shellshocked

Example Sentences

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A shellshocked Swiatek lost seven games in a row against Bencic, including a rare set to love, with a racquet toss and tears at the end of the match summing up her frustration.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Hundreds of shellshocked residents spent the ensuing year making decisions that would define the future of their communities and lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

"I'm still a bit shellshocked at the thought that this place where I played, where my children and grandchildren have played - that under our feet was this incredible house," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

The next day, the shellshocked parents struggled to come to grips with the financial toll of the incident and the catastrophic sentimental loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

All you had to do was maintain a shellshocked expression and handle a variety of contradictory objects.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris