taken by surprise
The phrase “taken by surprise” has 5 syllables: tak-en by sur-prise
It's pronounced as /ˈteɪkən baɪ səˈpraɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for taken by surprise?
In the thesaurus, “taken by surprise” has 35 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for taken by surprise along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for taken by surprise
- amazed
- astonished
- astounded
- befuddled
- bewildered
- blindsided
- blown away
- bowled over
- confounded
- confused
- dazed
- discomfited
- disconcerted
- dismayed
- dumbfounded
- dumfounded
- flabbergasted
- floored
- jarred
- knocked for a loop
- muddled
- nonplused
- nonplussed
- perplexed
- rocked
- shaken up
- shocked
- startled
- stunned
- stupefied
- surprised
- surprized
- taken aback
- thunderstricken
- thunderstruck
Antonyms for taken by surprise
- lose
Example Sentences
- The sudden announcement taken by surprise everyone in the room.
- She was taken by surprise when he proposed to her during dinner.
- The team's victory taken by surprise even the most optimistic fans.
- The change in policy taken by surprise many employees.
- The teacher's resignation taken by surprise the entire school community.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taken by surprise, such as: amazed, astonished, astounded, befuddled, bewildered, blindsided, blown away.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
taken aback
- abashed
- addled
- addlepated
- agape
- aghast
- agog
- amazed
- annoyed
- appalled
- ashamed
- astonished
- astounded
- at a loss
- at sea
- at sixes and sevens
- awe-struck
- awed
- baffled
- bamboozled
- beat
- befuddled
- bewildered
- blindsided
- blown away
- blown-away
- bowled over
- breathless
- buffaloed
- bugged
- caught off balance
- chagrined
- come apart
- confounded
- confused
- confusional
- crushed
- dazed
- dazzled
- discombobulated
- discomfited
- disconcerted
- dismayed
- disorganized
- distracted
- disturbed
- dizzy
- dumb
- dumbfounded
- dumbstruck
- dumfounded
- embarrassed
- fazed
- flabbergasted
- flipped-out
- floored
- flummoxed
- flustered
- fouled-up
- frozen
- fuddled
- giddy
- glassy-eyed
- gone
- humbled
- humiliated
- in a dither
- in a tizzy
- in botheration
- jarred
- knocked
- knocked for a loop
- licked
- lost
- messed-up
- misled
- mixed up
- mixed-up
- mortified
- muddled
- mystified
- nonplused
- nonplussed
- not with it
- numb
- out of countenance
- out to lunch
- overcome
- overwhelmed
- perplexed
- perturbed
- psyched-out
- punch-drunk
- punchy
- puzzled
- rattled
- reeling
- rocked
- ruffled
- screwy
- shaken up
- shamed
- shocked
- shook-up
- shot to pieces
- slaphappy
- spaced out
- spaced-out
- speechless
- staggered
- startled
- stuck
- stumped
- stunned
- stupefied
- surprised
- surprized
- taken by surprise
- thrown
- thrown off balance
- thunderstricken
- thunderstruck
- troubled
- turbid
- uncertain
- unglued
- unscrewed
- unsettled
- unzipped
- upset
- woolly