taken aback
phrase
as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
Everyone was taken aback by her sudden anger. The family seemed taken aback by the overwhelming generosity of their neighbors.
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“Taken aback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20aback. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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