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Meaning of flabbergasted
The primary meaning of the word "flabbergasted" is to be extremely surprised or shocked.
Etymology of flabbergasted
The word "flabbergasted" has its origins in the mid-17th century, likely as a blend of "flabber" (an obscure word possibly related to "flap" or "flutter") and "gast" (a dialectical variant of "aghast")
Historically, the word has been used to express extreme surprise or shock, often with a connotation of being left speechless or stunned
Synonyms
astonished
amazed
astounded
stunned
shocked
bewildered
flummoxed
perplexed
baffled
dumbfounded
surprised
startled
dismayed
disappointed
appalled
horrified
aghast
thunderstruck
awestruck
speechless
nonplussed
disconcerted
unsettled
unnerved
frightened
intimidated
alarmed
dismayed
disturbed
perturbed
unsettled
Definitions
- Extremely shocked or surprised, almost to the point of being stunned into inaction
- * Utterly amazed or astonished, often to the point of being unable to speak or act
Usage Examples
- I was flabbergasted by the news of my favorite celebrity's retirement
- * The plot twist in the movie left me flabbergasted and eager to discuss it with friends
- * The sheer scale of the natural disaster left rescue workers flabbergasted and struggling to respond
Antonyms
unimpressed
unmoved
unphased
unaffected
unbothered
indifferent
apathetic
unconcerned
unresponsive
unsurprised
unsurprising
predictable
expected
mundane
ordinary
usual
normal
typical
routine
commonplace
unremarkable
uninspiring