surprised

/səpɹˈa‍ɪzd/

/səˈpɹaɪzd/, /sɝˈpɹaɪzd/

surprised

feeling or showing surprise or wonder

Examples

1. She was surprised to find Chinese cabbage at the grocery store.

2. The politician was surprised to get the bird from the crowd during their speech, as they had expected a more positive reception.

3. When I tasted the white sauce for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised by its delicate balance of flavors.

4. Mark was surprised to find out that his close friend, Alex, swings both ways.