Synonyms

stunned

American

[stuhnd] / stʌnd /

adjective

deprived of consciousness or strength.

When the fish came close enough, they would get bopped on the head with a club or an axe by the fishermen, who would then drag the stunned fish into the boat.
showing or reflecting astonishment, shock, or bewilderment.

A stunned spectator managed a "You're kidding?" but nothing more.
The curtain fell to a stunned silence, and then rapturous applause and hysterical laughter.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of stun.

Other Word Forms

unstunned adjective

Etymology

Origin of stunned

stun ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The body language at the end was instructive; Celtic sprightly, Rangers stunned.

From BBC

I was stunned by how fast some of the other runners were.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was the second straight upset for the Trailblazers, who had stunned No. 2 Etiwanda on its home court four days earlier.

From Los Angeles Times

And in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates' capital, golfers enjoying a quiet round were stunned to see dozens of projectiles flying overhead.

From Barron's

Having stunned champions Hull KR in the opening round, York followed up with another famous day for the Knights who are playing in their first Super League season.

From BBC

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