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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Moreover, with the sun, Mercury, Venus and your planetary ruler, Jupiter, simultaneously igniting your seventh house of other people, don’t be surprised if there’s buzz around your latest crush or your significant other.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Don’t be surprised if plants like tomatoes, oakleaf hydrangeas and other large-leafed plants wilt when the hot sun first hits their leaves.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
And Southerners might be surprised to see which spots made the list.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
Ancient Musical Ties The authors were surprised at the strength of those musical ties over time.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Don’t be surprised if plants like tomatoes, oakleaf hydrangeas and other large-leafed plants wilt when the hot sun first hits their leaves.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
And Southerners might be surprised to see which spots made the list.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
Ancient Musical Ties The authors were surprised at the strength of those musical ties over time.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2024
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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