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Definition of shocked adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

shocked

adjective
 
/ʃɒkt/
 
/ʃɑːkt/
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  1. surprised and upset; showing that somebody feels surprised and upset
    • I was quite shocked when I found out what he'd done.
    • shocked at/by somebody/something We were all shocked at the news of his death.
    • He was visibly shocked by the incident.
    • We are all very shocked and saddened by the news of John's death.
    • shocked that… Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area.
    • shocked to do something I was shocked to hear that he had resigned.
    • I was deeply shocked to learn of his death.
    • He was shocked to find out that the school had no official policy for dealing with such cases.
    • They seemed shocked to see her there.
    • For a few minutes we stood in shocked silence.
  2. feeling offended or disgusted
    • She was trying very hard not to look shocked.
    • shocked at/by somebody/something Many people were shocked by the sex scenes in the film.
    • He was shocked at such an improper suggestion.

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