shocked
UK: ʃɒkt | US: ʃɑːkt
adj. feeling surprised and upset by something unexpected
vt. past tense of "shock": to cause someone to feel surprised and upset
The word "shock" originates from the Middle French choquer (to strike violently), which likely derived from Germanic roots related to collision or impact. The suffix "-ed" marks the past tense or participle form. Originally tied to physical jolts, "shock" expanded metaphorically to describe emotional upheaval by the 16th century. The morpheme "shock" retains its core sense of sudden disturbance, while "-ed" anchors it in a completed action or state.
She was shocked by the sudden news of his resignation.
The audience sat in shocked silence after the dramatic reveal.
He shocked everyone by quitting his high-paying job.
The violent scene left the children deeply shocked.
I’m still shocked that they managed to finish the project on time.