shocked

• Beschreibt den Zustand, in dem jemand durch ein unerwartetes Ereignis oder eine unerwartete Information überrascht, bestürzt oder tief erschüttert ist.

Describes a state of being surprised, upset, or disturbed by an unexpected event or piece of information.

1. Surprised and upsetA2formal

   Feeling very surprised, upset, or disturbed by something unexpected and usually unpleasant.

   Schockiert

   • She was shocked to hear the news of the accident.
   • He looked shocked when he saw the damage.
   • I was shocked by their rude behavior.

   Synonymeaghastappalledastoundeddismayedhorrifiedstunned

   Antonymecalmcomposedindifferentunmoved

2. ElectrocutedB2formal

   Having received an electric shock.

   Stromschlag erlitten

   • The worker was shocked when he touched the exposed wire.
   • He was rushed to the hospital after being shocked by the faulty appliance.
   • Always turn off the power to avoid being shocked.

   Synonymefriedjolted

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand durch ein unerwartetes Ereignis oder eine plötzliche Nachricht überrascht, erschüttert oder bestürzt wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel surprised, upset, or disturbed by an unexpected event or piece of news.

1. Cause surprise or distressB1formal

   To cause someone to feel surprised, upset, or horrified by something unexpected.

   Schockieren

   • The news of the accident shocked everyone.
   • Her sudden resignation shocked the entire company.
   • It shocked me to see how much the city had changed.

   Synonymeappallastounddumbfoundhorrifyjoltoutragestartlestuntraumatize

   Antonymecalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Give an electric shockB2formal

   To administer a sudden discharge of electricity through the body.

   einen Stromschlag versetzen

   • He accidentally shocked himself while fixing the wiring.
   • The faulty appliance shocked the user when touched.
   • Do not touch the exposed wires; they can shock you.

   Synonymejoltzap