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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was surprising" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe something that caused astonishment or unexpectedness in the past. Example: "The sudden change in weather was surprising to everyone at the picnic."
Dictionary
was surprising
adjective
That is or are a surprise.
synonyms
Exact(36)
The confession was surprising.
The result was surprising.
The outcome was surprising.
The suggestion was surprising.
This setback was surprising.
That was surprising.
Similar(24)
Well, it is surprising.
The answers were surprising.
His conclusions were surprising.
Everything's been surprising.
Their answers were surprising.
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