Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-be-taken-aback
phrase
/tə bi ˈteɪ.kən əˈbæk/
Definition
To be surprised or shocked by something unexpected.
Examples
- She was taken aback by the unexpected news of her promotion.
- When he proposed in front of everyone, I was completely taken aback.
Meaning
When someone is to be taken aback, they experience a sudden feeling of astonishment or disbelief due to a surprising event or statement.
Synonyms
- surprised
- astonished
- shocked
- taken by surprise
