taking aback (Meaning)

taking aback

to surprise or shock (someone)

The unexpected news took me aback, leaving me momentarily speechless.
The professor's abrupt resignation took aback the students, who had never anticipated such a departure.
The sudden rainfall took aback the hikers, who were forced to seek shelter beneath a nearby tree.
The CEO's bold decision to merge the company took aback the shareholders and sent the stock price into a decline.
The doctor's somber diagnosis took aback the patient, who had never considered the possibility of such a serious illness.
The unexpected compliment from a stranger took aback the shy girl, leaving her blushing and flustered.
The revelation of the politician's past transgressions took aback the public, eroding their trust in his leadership.
The child's innocent question took aback the adults, who had become accustomed to overlooking the wisdom of youth.
The sudden change in weather took aback the farmers, who had been expecting a sunny harvest season.
The discovery of the hidden treasure took aback the explorers, who had been searching for it for years without success.

to surprise or shock (someone)

shocking, bowling over, astonishing,amazing, surprising, startling, taking by surprise, stunning, blowing away, astounding

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The unexpected news took me aback, leaving me momentarily speechless.

The professor's abrupt resignation took aback the students, who had never anticipated such a departure.

The sudden rainfall took aback the hikers, who were forced to seek shelter beneath a nearby tree.

The CEO's bold decision to merge the company took aback the shareholders and sent the stock price into a decline.