shocked | meaning of shocked in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English | LDOCE

THESAURUS

shocked

feeling surprised and upset by something very unexpected and unpleasant

I was shocked when I heard what had happened.

We are all deeply shocked by his death.

They seemed shocked at the suggestion.

shaken

shocked because something very unpleasant or frightening has happened – used when the experience has made you feel weak or nervous

He was badly shaken by the incident.

She looked shaken by the news.

be in a state of shock

to feel shocked and unable to do normal things

He was uninjured but in a state of shock after the attack.

horrified

very shocked because something unpleasant or frightening has happened

She was horrified to discover that her son had been taking drugs.

There was a horrified look on his face.

appalled

very shocked because you think something is very bad

I was appalled by his behaviour.

Emma was appalled at how he’d treated his mother.

traumatized

so badly shocked that you are affected for a very long time

The children were severely traumatized by years of civil war.

outraged

extremely shocked and angry

The victim’s family were outraged at the short jail sentence.

devastated

extremely shocked and sad – used when someone is extremely badly affected by something

Petra was absolutely devastated by the death of her daughter.

stunned

so shocked that you are unable to do or say anything immediately

He had been stunned by the news of his friend’s sudden death.

dazed

very shocked and unable to think clearly

He emerged from the wreck of the car, dazed but unhurt.

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shocked

She looked aghast at the suggestion.