Synonyms and antonyms of Feelings of surprise and shock in British Thesaurus

surprise (noun)

the feeling you have when something unusual or unexpected happens

shock (noun)

the feeling of being very surprised by something bad that happens unexpectedly

astonishment (noun)

very great surprise

amazement (noun)

a feeling of being very surprised

wonder (noun)

mainly literary a feeling of surprise, admiration, or pleasure that you get, for example when you have seen something very unusual or beautiful

wonderment (noun)

mainly literary a feeling or expression of admiration or surprise

disbelief (noun)

the feeling of not believing someone or something, especially something shocking or unexpected