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aback
adverb as in taken unawares
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She was taken aback by his forgetfulness, and more so by his hostility.
From Los Angeles Times
Even he’s taken aback by how frictionless and joyful this reunion has been.
From Los Angeles Times
Number eight Alex Matthews admitted she was taken aback to be handed the captaincy.
From BBC
When I first arrived at Reset, I was taken aback by the starkness of the space, but it didn’t take long for the hotel’s minimalism and clean lines to grow on me.
From Los Angeles Times
Still some strolling Rodeo Drive this week were taken aback by the president’s comments.
From Los Angeles Times
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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