surprised
adjective
sur·prised
sər-ˈprīzd 
sə-
: feeling or showing surprise because of something unexpected
was very surprised to see her there
was too surprised to speak
a surprised expression
Examples of surprised in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Most parents are surprised by how many places mosquitoes can breed around a typical suburban backyard.
—
Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
In the clip, a surprised Kayce walks into his kitchen to see Andrea (Ash Santos) making coffee.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
This is one of the better years for the section in the pole vault and Anthony Barrera isn’t surprised.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The notice was real and official communication, the IRS told the surprised accountant.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for surprised
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
In the clip, a surprised Kayce walks into his kitchen to see Andrea (Ash Santos) making coffee.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
This is one of the better years for the section in the pole vault and Anthony Barrera isn’t surprised.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The notice was real and official communication, the IRS told the surprised accountant.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for surprised
Cite this Entry
“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
