Learn · Sentences Expressing Emotions
I was really shocked by the news.
A2Sentence
Narrator
I was really shocked by the news.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You might be shocked by the news, but try to stay calm.
Describing Habits
I rarely react strongly to news, but this time I was really shocked.
Asking About Others
Were you shocked by the news as well?
Sharing Hypotheticals
I wouldn't have been so shocked if I had known beforehand.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The news profoundly surprised me.
Casual
I was totally blown away by the news.
Simpler English
The news surprised me a lot.
Phrases to learn
shocked by the news
To be greatly surprised or astonished by some information.