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
to be shocked by/at ((sth.)) to be very surprised by (sth.) I was shocked by the news.
a shocked + noun a surprised (expression, etc.) She had a shocked expression.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stunned, surprised, appalled; Antonyms: unfazed, calm
Etymology
The past participle of the verb "to shock". The "-ed" suffix forms an adjective describing a state of being.
Memory Tips
'Shocked' describes how you feel. The thing that causes the feeling is 'shocking'.