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STUNNED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STUNNED?

Need another word that means the same as “stunned”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “stunned” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Stunned” are: dazed, stupefied, stupid, kayoed, ko'd, out, amazed, astonied, astonished, astounded

Stunned as an Adjective

Definitions of "Stunned" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “stunned” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

  • In a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock.
  • Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock.
  • Knocked unconscious by a heavy blow.
  • So shocked that one is temporarily unable to react; astonished.

Synonyms of "Stunned" as an adjective (10 Words)

amazedGreatly surprised; astonished.
She shook her head in amazed disbelief.
astoniedFilled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock.
astonishedGreatly surprised or impressed; amazed.
He was astonished at the change in him.
astoundedFilled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock.
Astounded viewers wept at the pictures from the Oklahoma City bombing.
dazedStunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion.
A dazed expression.
kayoedKnocked unconscious by a heavy blow.
ko'dKnocked unconscious by a heavy blow.
outBeing out or having grown cold.
The book should be out before the end of the month.
stupefiedAs if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise.
Lay semiconscious stunned or stupefied by the blow.

Usage Examples of "Stunned" as an adjective

  • Stood in stunned silence.
  • A silent, stunned crowd.
  • She stared at him in stunned disbelief.
  • Lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow.
  • Stunned scientists found not one but at least three viruses.

Associations of "Stunned" (30 Words)

amazeSurprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment.
Your ability to speak six languages amazes me.
astonishAffect with wonder.
It astonished her that he was so anxious.
astoundAffect with wonder.
Her bluntness astounded him.
astoundingSurprisingly impressive or notable.
The summit offers astounding views.
bewilderBe a mystery or bewildering to.
His reaction had bewildered her.
blankA blank gap or missing part.
When I called her name she gave me a blank look as though she didn t know me.
comaA state of extreme lethargy or sleepiness.
She went into a coma.
dauntMake (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.
Some people are daunted by technology.
dazeThe feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally.
He was walking around in a daze.
disconcertDisturb the composure of; unsettle.
The abrupt change of subject disconcerted her.
distraitHaving the attention diverted especially because of anxiety.
He seemed oddly distrait.
dumbfoundGreatly astonish or amaze.
I was dumbfounded by the low prices there.
embarrassCause to be embarrassed cause to feel self conscious.
He would be embarrassed by estate duty.
fazeDisturb or disconcert (someone.
She was not fazed by his show of anger.
impactA forceful consequence; a strong effect.
An asteroid impacted the earth some 60 million years ago.
intimidateMake timid or fearful.
Her boss intimidates her.
limboA state of neglect or oblivion.
These prisoners are in limbo no one is responsible for their welfare.
mystifyMake mysterious.
Lawyers who mystify the legal system so that laymen find it unintelligible.
paralyzeCause to be paralyzed and immobile.
Fear paralyzed her.
perplexBe a mystery or bewildering to.
They were perplexing a subject plain in itself.
shockAffect with physiological shock or with an electric shock.
Electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks.
skittishUnpredictably excitable (especially of horses.
A skittish chestnut mare.
smittenMarked by foolish or unreasoning fondness.
Conscience smitten.
staggeringDeeply shocking; astonishing.
Suffered a staggering defeat.
startleCause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
The loud noise startled him awake.
stupefyMake (someone) unable to think or feel properly.
The offence of administering drugs to a woman with intent to stupefy her.
stuporA state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
Someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor.
surpriseCause to be surprised.
He surprised an interesting scene.
surprisedFeeling or showing surprise.
Surprised that he remembered my name.
unnerveDisturb the composure of.
The journey over the bridge had unnerved me.
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