surprised
word · lemma: surprise
/səˈpɹaɪzd/
suh-PRYZD
/səpɹˈaɪzd/
suh-PRYZD
Definition
Feeling that something unexpected has happened. It can be positive, negative, or neutral depending on the situation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by 'by', 'at', or 'that': 'surprised by the news', 'surprised at the price', 'surprised that he came'. 'Surprised' describes a feeling, while 'surprising' describes the thing that causes it. Often used with 'pleasantly' or 'really'.
Spanish: sorprendido - sorprendido por algo inesperadoPortuguese (BR): surpresoPortuguese (PT): surpreendidoChinese (Simplified): 惊讶的 - 吃惊的Chinese (Traditional): 驚訝的 - 喫驚的Hindi: हैरान - चकितArabic: متفاجئ - مندهشBengali: অবাক - বিস্মিতRussian: удивлён - поражёнJapanese: 驚いたVietnamese: ngạc nhiênKorean: 놀란Turkish: şaşırmışUrdu: حیران - متعجبIndonesian: terkejut
Example Sentences
I was surprised to see you here.
basic
She looked surprised by the gift.
basic
We were surprised that the shop was closed.
basic
Honestly, I'm not surprised he said no.
natural
You'd be surprised how much time that saves.
natural
I was actually surprised at how calm she stayed.
natural