shocked
beginnerA2/ʃɒkt/ · shocked
emotionally disturbed or surprised by something unexpected.
Meanings
emotionally disturbed or surprised by something unexpected.
کسی غیر متوقع چیز کے سبب جذباتی طور پر پریشان یا حیران ہونا۔
حیران
hairaan
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Common Collocations
- shock and awe
- in shock
- shocked expression
Example Sentences
She was shocked by the news of the accident.
وہ حادثے کی خبر سے حیران تھی۔
Woh haadse ki khabar se hairaan thi.
He was left in shock after hearing the verdict.
فیصلہ سن کر وہ صدمے میں آ گیا۔
Faislay sun kar woh sadma mein aa gaya.
The community was shocked by the sudden loss.
کمیونٹی اچانک نقصان سے حیران رہ گئی۔
Community achanak nuqsan se hairaan reh gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
S – Sudden; H – Heartfelt; O – Overwhelming; C – Confusing; K – Kick
Imagine someone gasping in disbelief at shocking news.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہم سب کو حیران کر دیا ہے اُس نے| جو سب کو حیرت میں ڈالتا ہے وہ ہے مَردِ مؤمن
Hum sab ko hairaan kar diya hai us ne| Jo sab ko hairat mein dalta hai woh hai mard-e-momin.
He has astonished us all| The one who puts everyone in wonder is the believer.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خود کو صدمہ دینا بے وقوفی ہے
Khud ko sadma dena be-waqoofi hai
It is foolish to cause oneself shock.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "choquer" — to collide; to stumble
First known use: 19th century
The word 'shocked' originated from the French word 'choquer,' gaining prominence in English around the 19th century to describe a strong emotional response.