knocked for a loop (Meaning)
knocked for a loop
overcome, to overwhelm or amaze one, to set forcibly in motion with a blow, to find fault with, to drive, force, or make by or as if by so striking, to collide with something, a pounding noise, knock out sense 2a(1), setback, reversal, to bump against something, to strike with a sharp blow, a sharp repetitive metallic noise caused by abnormal ignition in an automobile engine, to have engine knock, a harsh and often petty criticism, dumbfound, amaze, to find fault, to set in motion with a sharp blow, a severe misfortune or hardship, to strike sharply, bustle, a sharp blow, wander, to strike something with a sharp blow, a sharp rattling noise caused by abnormal ignition in an automobile engine, a sharp pounding noise, to make a pounding noise, demolish, wander sense 1, to cause to collide, to make or assemble especially hurriedly or in a makeshift way, to move strongly especially to admiration or applause
Synonyms & Antonyms of knocked for a loop
Synonyms:
- demoralized
- frighted
- disquieted
- spooked
- stupefied
- disturbed
- flabbergasted
- unsettled
- affrighted
- scarified
- emasculated
- distressed
- disconcerted
- dispirited
- unmanned
- upset
- sickened
- scandalized
- panicked
- offended
- nauseated
- alarumed
- astounded
- dumfounded
- turned off
- overwhelmed
- repelled
- amazed
- terrorized
- dumbfounded
- displeased
- revolted
- awed
- perturbed
- dismayed
- disgusted
- weirded out
Antonyms:
knocked for a loop Sentence Examples
- The unexpected news knocked me for a loop, leaving me reeling in disbelief.
- The devastating earthquake knocked the city for a loop, causing widespread destruction and chaos.
- The sudden loss of their loved one knocked the family for a loop, leaving them shattered and heartbroken.
- The betrayal knocked her for a loop, shattering her trust and leaving her feeling betrayed.
- The unexpected job offer knocked me for a loop, filling me with a mix of excitement and trepidation.
- The bizarre dream knocked me for a loop, leaving me questioning reality and my own sanity.
- The doctor's diagnosis knocked them for a loop, forcing them to confront a life-changing illness.
- The financial crisis knocked the company for a loop, threatening its very existence.
- The sudden weather change knocked everyone for a loop, disrupting plans and causing havoc.
- The unexpected lottery win knocked them for a loop, transforming their lives overnight.
FAQs About the word knocked for a loop
overcome, to overwhelm or amaze one, to set forcibly in motion with a blow, to find fault with, to drive, force, or make by or as if by so striking, to collide
shocked, shook up, appalled, stunned, floored, alarmed, startled, astonished, freaked (out), bowled over
pleased, delighted, assured, cushioned, tickled, tempted,buffered, gratified, charmed, rejoiced
The unexpected news knocked me for a loop, leaving me reeling in disbelief.
The devastating earthquake knocked the city for a loop, causing widespread destruction and chaos.
The sudden loss of their loved one knocked the family for a loop, leaving them shattered and heartbroken.
The betrayal knocked her for a loop, shattering her trust and leaving her feeling betrayed.
