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Definition surprised in American English

surprised adjective

adjective
/sərˈpraɪzd/
1

having the feeling that you get when something unexpected happens

Example

I'll be surprised if he gets here on time.

Example

I wasn't that surprised to hear that they were splitting up.

Example

Judy was genuinely surprised at Ben's reaction to the news.

Example

I wouldn't be surprised if he got married again soon.

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Example

She gave him a surprised look.

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Definition surprised in American English