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surprised

CEFR: A2
Feeling mild or strong astonishment, wonder, or shock as a result of something unexpected happening.

Synonyms

  • astonished
  • flabbergasted
  • astounded

Example Sentence

Archaeologists were surprised to find well-preserved organic textiles inside the subterranean tomb.

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