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flabbergasted

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Illustration of "flabbergasted": To be flabbergasted is to be so shocked or surprised that you are completely speechless. It is as if

What does "flabbergasted" mean?

To be flabbergasted is to be so shocked or surprised that you are completely speechless. It is as if your brain has momentarily stopped working because it cannot process the intensity of the information you just received. While "surprised" is a neutral state, "flabbergasted" implies a high-intensity, overwhelming reaction. It is often used in informal settings to describe a moment of sudden disbelief, such as hearing a piece of unexpected gossip or seeing an unbelievable plot twist.

"flabbergasted" in conversation

Reacting to a surprise party

I am absolutely flabbergasted! How did you keep this a secret?

I am absolutely flabbergasted! How did you keep this a secret?

We almost slipped up three times! Glad you’re surprised.

We almost slipped up three times! Glad you’re surprised.

Used to express genuine shock at a positive surprise.

Discussing a shocking news story

Did you hear that he quit his job to become a professional mime?

Did you hear that he quit his job to become a professional mime?

I’m flabbergasted. He’s been an accountant for twenty years!

I’m flabbergasted. He’s been an accountant for twenty years!

Used to express disbelief regarding an unexpected life choice.

"flabbergasted" in a sentence

  1. I was flabbergasted by the news.

    I was flabbergasted by the news.

  2. She looked completely flabbergasted when she saw the bill for the dinner.

    She looked completely flabbergasted when she saw the bill for the dinner.

  3. The committee was left flabbergasted by the sudden, radical change in the project's direction.

    The committee was left flabbergasted by the sudden, radical change in the project's direction.

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