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be astonished

VERB

wonder

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire marvel stare

STRONG

boggle gape gawk

WEAK

be awestruck be confounded be dumbstruck be fascinated be flabbergasted be startled be taken aback look aghast

Antonyms

WEAK

anticipate believe expect know

Example Sentences

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Americans are likely be astonished at how grievances from centuries ago seem like fresh insults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

“Our ancestors,” Schmitt continued, “would be astonished to learn that they were fighting for a ‘proposition.’

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2025

"I would be astonished if the regulators go ahead with the banking licence," he added.

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2023

"If she doesn't understand that then I would be astonished," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2022

Aunt was tired and went to sleep, but Uncle read his guidebook, and wouldn’t be astonished at anything.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott