Dumbfounded

usgb/dʌmˈfaʊndɪd/
adjective

Greatly astonished or amazed.

He was dumbfounded by the news of his friend's sudden death.
Visual representation of "dumbfounded" - Greatly astonished or amazed.

Often appears as...

  • i was dumbfounded
  • he was dumbfounded
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Surprise Intensity

Use 'dumbfounded' to express a high level of surprise, more than just 'surprised' or 'shocked'.

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She was dumbfounded when she won the lottery.
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Speechlessness

'Dumbfounded' often implies being so amazed that one is temporarily unable to speak.

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The magician left the audience dumbfounded with his act.
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Negative or Positive

Can be used for positive surprises like winning an award or negative ones like an unexpected breakup.

Illustration for Negative or Positive
He was dumbfounded by the unexpected breakup.
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