Emotional Reactions Vocabulary

adjective unable to speak because of strong emotion; speechless

adverb in a state of being speechless or unable to act due to shock or amazement

• Upon hearing the news, she was dumbstruck and unable to speak.
• I was totally dumbstruck when I found out I won the lottery!
• When she saw the surprise party, she was completely dumbstruck.
• The beauty of the sunset left me dumbstruck, unable to look away.

verb past tense form of shock

adjective describing a feeling of surprise or disbelief

• The news of the company's bankruptcy shocked the investors.
• I was so shocked when I heard about their breakup.
• I was shook when I found out she was dating my ex.
• The unexpected plot twist in the movie shocked me to my core.