Synonyms of took by surprise

took by surprise

phrase

past tense of take by surprise

as in surprised

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

I was taken by surprise when I heard the news and had trouble getting my thoughts together.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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