shocked
[ʃɒkt]
Shocked means surprised or stunned by something that happens.
When people say they're shocked, they usually mean they can't believe what's happening. They might be talking about a surprising event like an accident, a shocking piece of news, or even just someone doing something completely out of character. Think about it like your favorite TV show taking an unexpected turn - you wouldn't expect it to happen, and that's what makes it so shocking.
How common is "shocked"?
Word shocked is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
Example: The disaster shocked the world.
verb
To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook.
Example: to shock rye
adjective
Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.
Real examples of "shocked" in context
