shocked by

Frequency: 8.222.1 per million words

Used to specify the cause of shock, often related to an action, event, or what someone does.

shockedshocked + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The entire community was shocked by the sudden disappearance of the mayor.
  • She was deeply shocked by his rude and dismissive behavior.
  • Many were shocked by the extent of the damage after the storm.
  • He looked visibly shocked by the news of the accident.
  • The jury was shocked by the graphic details presented in court.
  • We were all shocked by how quickly the situation escalated.
  • The public was shocked by the blatant corruption discovered in the government.
  • She felt shocked by the lack of empathy shown by her colleagues.
  • The students were shocked by the unexpected cancellation of their exams.
  • I was utterly shocked by the betrayal of someone I trusted.