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Definition of "surprised" []

  • Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event. (adjective)
  • Simple past tense and past participle of surprise. (verb)

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Use "surprised" in a sentence
  • "And while I would not be surprised if Trig is bottle fed, I would also not be surprised if he was breast fed... and I would not be *surprised* if either Palin or some future political figure managed to do just that on the campaign trail."
  • "the candidate is a nullity. who can be surprised at this latest in a series of flip-flops? after nafta, iraq, the rev wright, campaign finance reform, fisa, the death penalty and gun control are we really supposed to be _surprised_ at this latest series of pirouettes?"
  • "Sidmouth, you will be surprised at the vote I gave last night, and, indeed, I am not myself altogether satisfied with it; '-- to which I replied, My dear Wilberforce, I shall never be _surprised_ at any vote you give.'""