呆気に取られる
Reading: あっけにとられる
Meaning: to be taken aback, to be dumbfounded, to be stunned
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Example Sentence
I am taken aback by the sudden news.
Usage Notes
Expression meaning to be so surprised or shocked that one is momentarily speechless or unable to react. Used when something unexpected happens.
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