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taken aback

/ˈteɪkən əˈbæk/ /ˈteɪkən əˈbæk/
expression Emotions Neutral
  1. 1 şaşkına dönmüş, afallamış, irkilmiş

Definition (English)

Surprised or shocked in an unpleasant way.

Example Sentences

  1. She was taken aback by his rude comment.
    Kaba yorumu karşısında şaşkına döndü.
  2. We were taken aback when the train arrived an hour early.
    Tren bir saat erken geldiğinde afalladık.

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