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
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Mita is still surprised and disappointed after a marathon meeting Wednesday night, where the city's planning board voted 4 to 4, denying a proposal to declare Wonderland an area in need of rehabilitation.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Beginning with a spark early in the year, as a solar eclipse in Aquarius activates your romantic and creative side, don’t be surprised if love feels playful again, as this new beginning encourages flirtation, spontaneity and intellectual expression.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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