seem shaken
Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words
to give the impression of being in a state of shock or distress
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Examples (10)
- After the accident, she really seemed shaken.
- He didn't say much, but he seemed quite shaken by the news.
- Even hours later, the witness still seemed shaken by what she had seen.
- The team seemed shaken after their unexpected defeat.
- You seem a bit shaken; would you like to sit down?
- The children seemed shaken by the loud thunder.
- Despite his brave face, he clearly seemed shaken by the experience.
- She tried to compose herself, but her voice still seemed shaken.
- The sudden announcement left everyone seeming shaken and uncertain.
- If he seems shaken, offer him some water and a quiet place to rest.