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surprised

Adjective A1 – Beginner

Feeling a sudden sense of shock or wonder because something you didn't expect just happened.

"She was surprised to find a birthday cake waiting on the table."

"Surprised" is usually followed by "at" or "by" when naming the cause, as in "surprised at the news."

Synonyms

astonished amazed