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adjective

ˈfla-bər-ˌga-stəd How to pronounce flabbergasted (audio)
Definition of flabbergastednext
1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise was flabbergasted when we heard she was moving out of the state

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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder responded to the news of his arrival with a flabbergasted gasp

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flabbergasted

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verb

past tense of flabbergast
as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me

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Recent Examples of flabbergasted
Adjective
An enthralling photo of Shelton knelling on one knee holding out a ring toward a flabbergasted Berdomas has over 15 million views on X largely due to the massive twister behind them. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2025 In a video shared on Miss America’s Instagram page, Stockard appeared flabbergasted as she was crowned the victor. — Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how problems so obvious in hindsight were allowed to happen. — Rebecca Santana, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024 The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024 Vinicius looked flabbergasted when referee Jesus Valenzuela produced a yellow card — one that means he will now be suspended for Brazil’s quarterfinal date with Uruguay. — Jack Lang, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Verb
These not-so-genial genitors are hounding hiring managers, shadowing their kid’s Zoom calls off-camera, and even applying for jobs on their behalf, per the paper’s reporting, leaving their employers flabbergasted. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 On Monday’s episode of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, a grimacing Stewart was flabbergasted at why, exactly, the president elbowed his way into a spotlight clearly not intended for him. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 July 2026 The Man of Steel star was flabbergasted by the entire incident. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 Hockney was flabbergasted by the asking price. — Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 The show’s hosts were flabbergasted in their post-game coverage. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 June 2026 Beardsley described herself as flabbergasted by the news. — Abigail Min, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026 Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Shapiro was flabbergasted and offended. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabbergasted
  1. amazed
  2. astonished
  3. surprised
  4. stunned
  5. bewildered
  6. shocked
  7. horrified
  8. startled
Adjective
  • The highlight-worthy catch amazed Ray, who put his glove on his head and lifted both hands in the air in celebration.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Their friends were amazed by their likeness, and ⁠the girls swapped addresses.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazed
Adjective
  • Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
  • One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Definition of astonished
Verb
  • The result surprised the team because semiconductor materials are generally highly sensitive to impurities.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Still, with a novice head coach and a new lineup, the Suns surprised the pundits, finishing 45-37 and making the playoffs even for just a moment.
    — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprised
Adjective
  • That changes when the Munsons arrive with their house guest, cousin Diana, whose good looks leave them stunned.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Motorcycle gunmen opened fire on Gastélum as stunned viewers watched online.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of stunned
Adjective
  • On Douban, a popular Chinese movie-review platform, viewers piled on with mocking and bewildered comments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That's when Penix, who was standing nearby, pointed at him and made a bewildered face.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bewildered
Verb
  • The Panthers shocked the Seminoles with one of their most damaging losses last season at Doak.
    — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The bombing of churchgoers in their own house of worship shocked the world.
    — Jason Wollschleger, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of shocked
Adjective
  • When Tae-ha starts a fire that erupts into an explosion, a horrified Eun-sae begins to remember her life before amnesia.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In one early scene, a horrified Pam stares into her bathroom mirror, covered head to toe in blood.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
Definition of horrified
Verb
  • There’s nothing worse than waking up in the middle of a super restful sleep cycle, whether you are startled by the neighbor’s dog or an unwanted text message.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes workers would be startled by the sight of a machine moving by itself and realize it was being controlled by someone in Turkey.
    — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of startled

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