taken aback

phrase

past participle of take aback

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken aback
taken by surprise
Phrase
  • For these reasons, Atletico were in no way taken by surprise by Alvarez becoming the centre of attention, even before the transfer window opened.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Notable In his The Midterms, Actually newsletter, Astead Herndon looked at why both parties were taken by surprise by the data center backlash.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Taken aback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20aback. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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