shocked
Translation
shocked, stunned, appalled
Examples
I was shocked by the news.
I was shocked by the news.
She had a shocked expression on her face.
She had a shocked expression on her face.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) shocked ((by/at sth.)) to be very surprised and upset by something I was shocked by the news.
((be)) shocked ((to do sth.)) to be shocked by something that happens I was shocked to hear of his death.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stunned, appalled, astounded; Antonyms: calm, unfazed, composed
Etymology
From the verb 'shock', meaning a sudden upsetting or surprising event. The '-ed' suffix indicates a state of being caused by that event.
Memory Tips
Imagine your face when you get a literal electric shock – that's the feeling of being 'shocked' by news.