Words For Surprise

noun a person or thing that shocks or surprises

adjective causing shock or surprise

• The outcome of the experiment was a shocker to the scientific community.
• The plot twist in that movie was a real shocker!
• I can't believe she said that, what a shocker!
• His resignation was a shocker, nobody saw it coming.

noun a state of being unaware or unprepared

adverb without being aware or prepared

• She was taken unawares by the sudden change in company policy.
• I caught him unawares when I jumped out and yelled 'surprise!'
• The prankster always loves to catch people unawares.
• The storm hit the town unawares, causing widespread damage.