Synonyms of took aback

took aback

phrase

past tense of take aback

as in surprised

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

Everyone was taken aback by her sudden anger.

The family seemed taken aback by the overwhelming generosity of their neighbors.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprised
• amazed
• stunned
• shocked
• startled
• astonished
• rocked
• took by surprise
• dumbfounded
• astounded
• bowled over
• dumfounded
• flabbergasted
• stupefied
• surprized
• thunderstruck
• bewildered
• perplexed
• shook up
• blew away
• floored
• nonplused
• confused
• dazed
• befuddled
• nonplussed
• disconcerted
• dismayed
• blindsided
• jarred
• discomfited
• knocked for a loop
• muddled
• confounded