Ways to say I'm shocked in English
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Ways to say I'm shocked in English
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So what am I going to talk to you about today? Well, today the important part of this, we’re going to look at ways to say I’m shocked in English. So when we are shocked, we are also surprised. So ways in which we can say shocked or surprised in English.
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Of course, you can just have an expression on your face, and you don’t have to say anything.
People will immediately know by the look on your face, that you’re somewhat shocked by what you’ve seen, or what you’ve heard or what somebody has said to you. However, there are lots of expressions and words that you can use in English.
I’m speechless
Meaning: usually, when you’re shocked, you have a sudden intake of breath and because of that it’s very hard to get the words out; you don’t know how to react to the news or what to say
Example:
I’m speechless, I don’t know what to say. I thought he would be here until he died.
I’m lost for words
Meaning: we use it when we’re shocked or surprised; could be either positive or negative
Example:
For Sarah’s 30s birthday, we surprised her with a birthday party. Her mum and sister also flew from Canada. She was lost for words.
Ways to say I'm shocked in English
astounded
Meaning: quite a formal way to say that you’re really surprised
Examples:
I’m absolutely astounded that your party would take this position.
I’m astounded that the government would see it’s appropriate to close the bicycle lanes.
staggered
Meaning: when you’re staggered, you’re caught off-balance by what somebody has said or has done
Example:
I’m staggered by the news that the robbers got away with 40 million of jewellery.
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I’m flabbergasted
Meaning: really surprised by whatever you’ve seen or whatever you’ve heard; you can’t really get the words out
Example:
I’ve won the first prize in that competition. I’m flabbergasted.
I’m gobsmacked 🇬🇧
Gob – very very slang word for your mouth
Meaning: so shocked or surprised that you cannot speak
Example:
When I opened the envelope, I got that promotion. I’ve forgotten all about it and was completely gobsmacked.
Ways to say I'm shocked in English
stunned
Meaning: somebody stopped you in your tracks and you can’t think for a minute
Example:
He was stunned by what he saw and shared the screenshot online.
startled
Meaning: suddenly shocked or surprised by something; you could be startled by something you weren’t expecting
Example:
An unexpected pat on the shoulder got me startled.
Ways to say I'm shocked in English
taken aback
Meaning: you are so surprised or shocked by something that you cannot respond at once
Example:
I was taken aback by the reaction I got when I said we should all return to the office on the 1st of September.
my jaw dropped
Meaning: you had such a shock or such a surprise that your mouth opened
Example:
When he told me where he is working and the salary he is earning, my jaw dropped.
I jumped out of my skin
Meaning: something or somebody suddenly shocks or surprises you so that your whole body jumps
Examples:
Vanessa was sitting near the window peacefully watching the clouds go by when somebody patted her on the shoulder. She nearly jumped out of her skin.
Claire jumped out of her skin when she saw a mouse in her bedroom.
there were raised eyebrows
Meaning: people around you were shocked or surprised by what you had to say
Example:
He announced his resignation during a half-year end presentation. There were raised eyebrows.
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