surprised

• Von etwas Unerwartetem überrascht; Staunen oder Verwunderung empfindend oder ausdrückend.

Feeling or showing surprise because something unexpected happened.

1. Feeling astonishmentA2formal

   Experiencing a feeling of mild astonishment or shock due to something unexpected.

   Überrascht

   • She was surprised by the sudden announcement.
   • He looked surprised when he saw the gift.
   • I was surprised to find the door unlocked.

   Synonymeamazedastonishedastoundedbewildereddumbfoundedflabbergastedshockedstartledstunned

   Antonymeexpectantunsurprised

2. Caught off guardA2informal

   Feeling startled or taken aback by an unexpected event or action.

   Überrascht

   • They were surprised by the pop quiz in class.
   • He was surprised when his friends threw him a party.
   • She was surprised to see her ex-boyfriend at the party.

   Synonymeamazedastonishedastoundedbewildereddumbfoundedflabbergastedshockedstartledstunned

   Antonymeexpectantunimpressed

• Verb, das ausdrückt, bei jemandem Überraschung oder Schock auszulösen, besonders durch etwas Unerwartetes.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel astonishment or shock, especially by doing something unexpected.

1. Cause astonishmentA2formal

   To cause someone to feel sudden wonder or amazement, especially by something unexpected.

   Überraschen

   • The magician surprised the audience with his final trick.
   • Her sudden resignation surprised everyone in the office.
   • The news surprised me greatly.

   Synonymeamazeastonishastoundbowl overdumbfoundflabbergastshockstaggerstartlestuntake aback

2. Catch off guardB1informal

   To encounter or discover someone unexpectedly, often while they are doing something.

   überraschen

   • I surprised my brother while he was sneaking a cookie.
   • The teacher surprised the students by arriving early.
   • She surprised her friend by showing up at the party unannounced.

   Synonymeambushcatchcome uponstartlewaylay

3. Attack unexpectedlyB2formal

   To attack or confront someone without warning.

   Überrumpeln

   • The army surprised the enemy forces at dawn.
   • The police surprised the burglars in the act.
   • They were surprised by a sudden ambush.

   Synonymeambushbushwhackwaylay