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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was shocked" is correct and usable in written English.
It is commonly used to describe someone's surprise or disbelief in a particular situation or event. Example: Jane was shocked to see her ex-boyfriend at the party last night.
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was shocked
verb
To cause to be emotionally shocked.
Exact(43)
I was shocked.
I was shocked again!
Kerr, too, was shocked.
"His mother was shocked".
She was shocked.
Denise: I was shocked!
Similar(17)
Paula Deen is shocked — shocked!
"The appearance was shocking".
Her fall was shocking.
It was shocking.
The result was shocking.
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