I got surprised vs I got shocked

Both sentences are correct, but they are a little different. 'I got surprised' is used to express a feeling of unexpectedness or astonishment, while 'I got shocked' is used to convey a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or alarming.

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Last updated: September 10, 2024 • 20723 views

I got surprised

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express surprise or astonishment.

This phrase is used to convey a feeling of unexpectedness or astonishment. It is often followed by the reason for the surprise.

Examples:

I got surprised when I saw the final score of the game.
She got surprised by the unexpected gift from her friend.
He got surprised by the sudden change in weather.
We got surprised by the news of their engagement.
They got surprised by the magician's trick.

Alternatives:

I was surprised
I felt surprised
I found it surprising
I was taken aback
I was astonished

I got shocked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or alarming.

This phrase is used to convey a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or alarming. It is often followed by the cause of the shock.

Examples:

I got shocked when I heard the news of the accident.
She got shocked by the sudden loud noise.
He got shocked by the unexpected turn of events.
We got shocked by the severity of the storm.
They got shocked by the sudden appearance of the ghost.

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You know, yesterday I got shocked when I walked through the front door.
I got shocked, too.
I got shocked twice.
I got shocked, too.
I think I got a little shocked.
I'm just shocked I got a real answer.
I'm shocked you got that far.
I'm shocked you got that far.
I'm shocked she got out of bed this morning.
So, no, I can't say I'm shocked they got into some kind of trouble.
I'm shocked you got that far.
Pity. On seeing that, doctor got shocked.
On seeing that, doctor got shocked.
You were very lucky that when you got shocked, David was there to administer CPR.
What's the matter with you? I'm the one that just got shocked...
You were very lucky that when you got shocked,
I got to say, I'm not shocked.
That's where I was so shocked when I got the letter in the mail.
I got to tell you, I'm 100% shocked that this peacocking didn't work.
I got to say, I'm not shocked.

Alternatives:

I was shocked
I felt shocked
I was taken aback
I was startled
I was horrified

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