stunned
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /stʌnd/
KK: /stʌnd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling unable to move or think clearly because of shock or surprise.
Example
She was stunned by the unexpected news of her promotion.
Conversation
Did you hear about the surprise party for Jake?
Yeah, I heard! I was stunned when I found out.
I know, right? I can't believe he had no idea.
It's amazing how well they kept it a secret!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dazed
astonished
bewildered
Antonyms
unfazed
calm
unimpressed
verb
Definition
To be shocked or surprised to the point of being unable to react or think clearly.
Example
She was stunned by the unexpected news of her promotion.
Tense Forms
Past: stunned
Past Participle: stunned
Conversation
I was stunned by the news yesterday.
Really? What happened?
They announced the concert lineup, and it's amazing!
Root Explanation
Stunned originates from the Old English 'stunian' (meaning to be dazed or to make senseless). The word describes a state of being dazed or shocked, often due to a sudden impact or surprise.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'dazed' or 'made senseless' when something unexpected happens — that's what it means to be stunned.
Visually Confused Words
unstunned
tuned
unsunned
tunneled
sturnine