Definitions

stunned

[stuhnd] / stʌnd /

ADJECTIVE

dazed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amazed astonished bewildered confused dismayed floored overwhelmed shocked speechless startled surprised

STRONG

astounded confounded dumbfounded flabbergasted frozen numb overcome stumped stupefied

WEAK

aghast blown-away bowled over breathless taken aback

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clear oriented understanding

Example Sentences

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Insiders were stunned at the poor level of performance in Saturday's defeat at Portsmouth, after which midfielder Harry Winks became involved in an ugly row with fans as he boarded the team coach.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

I just sat there, stunned, nodded, and never complained again.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

But matters are dire, and the judges have been stunned by what they see as gross violations of due process and rights.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

I felt a little stunned, but nothing had gotten on me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Her voice was as blunt and hard as the blow of a sledgehammer, and stunned me just the same.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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