shellshocked
Example Sentences
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A shellshocked soldier who thought he was Jesus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
After his performance, Malinin buried his face in his hands, realising the disaster that had just unfolded as his father and coach looked shellshocked in the "Kiss and Cry" area.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 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
