Beginner Emotions & Feelings

Surprised

/səˈpraɪzd/ adjective

Meaning

Feeling shock or astonishment because something unexpected has happened.

हिंदी मेंकुछ अप्रत्याशित होने के कारण आश्चर्य या चौंकाने वाला अनुभव महसूस करना।

Example Sentences

“We were surprised to see her at the party.”

पार्टी में उसे देखकर हमें आश्चर्य हुआ।

“I was pleasantly surprised by the results.”

मैं परिणामों से सुखद आश्चर्यचकित था।

⚠ Common Mistake

Not "surprised from" — the correct preposition is "at" or "by": "surprised at the news" / "surprised by the news".

Good to Know

Synonyms
astonished, amazed
Antonyms
unsurprised, expecting

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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