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Definition surprised in British English

surprised adjective

adjective
/sə(r)ˈpraɪzd/
1

having the feeling that you get when something unexpected happens

Example

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

Example

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

Example

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

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 British English