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Meanings of surprised in English

Portuguese
surpreendido

Taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment.

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        Usage of surprised in English
        1
        Most German data has surprised on the upside so far this year.
        Reuters
        2
        Sam says: I'm actually surprised this reflects the first result so closely.
        News.com.au
        3
        If there is no change, don't be surprised if people reject Europe.
        The Guardian
        4
        Activists were not surprised by the experts' favourable view of Canada, however.
        Reuters
        5
        Activists were not surprised by the experts' favorable view of Canada, however.
        Reuters
        6
        People are often surprised to learn that the answer is unequivocally yes.
        My Fight/Your Fight
        7
        He said: I wouldn't be surprised to see other names come forward.
        The Guardian
        8
        She was surprised by the question and took a moment to answer.
        Firewall
        9
        Cameron explained: 2 victims were surprised by an unknown number of assailants.
        The South African
        10
        Last week, he surprised everyone by coming home with a new painting.
        Making toast
        11
        Researcher Matthew Walker said: The size of the increase really surprised us.
        Wired
        12
        Mr Noakes said: I am obviously highly delighted as well as surprised.
        BBC
        13
        Elliott wasn't surprised that his coach called his number in that situation.
        Reuters
        14
        Charles is surprised by the turn of events regarding the Clement situation.
        The South African
        15
        Mizuki was surprised by this sudden question, but gave it serious thought.
        Blind willow, sleeping woman
        16
        However, he surprised himself by finishing the line on his second attempt.
        Climbing Magazine
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        Surprised through the time
        Surprised across language varieties
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