quite surprised at vs quite surprised by

Both 'quite surprised at' and 'quite surprised by' are commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used depending on personal preference or the context of the sentence.

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quite surprised at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express being surprised or astonished at something specific or a particular situation.

Examples:

I was quite surprised at the results of the experiment.
She was quite surprised at the news of her promotion.

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And I remember I was quite surprised at how vicious Pete was.
And Nelson Mandela was quite surprised at the appearance of the singer and I was explaining to him at the time who she was.
Something I didn't know before, and I'm frankly quite surprised.
I'm quite surprised your father agreed to take on this case.
I was quite surprised by this lord.
I must admit, I'm quite surprised to see you here.
I think some people have been quite surprised by your new appointment.
I'm quite surprised that your favorite restaurant is on Rue de la Huchette.
I was quite surprised by how brief the shorts are.
I think some people have been quite surprised by your new appointment.
I imagine you must be quite surprised, Mr. Holmes.
I must say, I'm quite surprised, Mr. Sarkizian.
Now I don't judge what a man does in his personal life, but I bet your wife would be quite surprised to learn that you have a third child.
I'm quite surprised that a lady with your face needs to resort to...
And even the seasoned Top Gear film crew were quite surprised by what you get for your 150 grand.
In fact, I'd be quite surprised if that miserable fool helps us at all.
We are quite surprised that the Commission, for example, has not set to and wanted to apply the existing rules.
I am often quite surprised by how relatively simple ideas are turned into the most complex nightmares as we go through that process.
I was quite surprised to learn that such an initiative had not yet been introduced.
With regard to the real economy, I heard what President Barroso said, and I was quite surprised.

Alternatives:

quite surprised by
very surprised at
really surprised at
completely surprised at
utterly surprised at

quite surprised by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express being surprised or astonished by something specific or a particular situation.

Examples:

He was quite surprised by her sudden decision.
They were quite surprised by the turn of events.

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I was quite surprised by this lord.
I think some people have been quite surprised by your new appointment.
I was quite surprised by how brief the shorts are.
I think some people have been quite surprised by your new appointment.
And even the seasoned Top Gear film crew were quite surprised by what you get for your 150 grand.
I am often quite surprised by how relatively simple ideas are turned into the most complex nightmares as we go through that process.
Finally, with regard to sustainable development, I am quite surprised by, let us call it, the superficiality of the proposition.
I was quite surprised by how his ears looked exactly like Grandpa's.
Something I didn't know before, and I'm frankly quite surprised.
I'm quite surprised your father agreed to take on this case.
I must admit, I'm quite surprised to see you here.
I'm quite surprised that your favorite restaurant is on Rue de la Huchette.
And I remember I was quite surprised at how vicious Pete was.
I imagine you must be quite surprised, Mr. Holmes.
I must say, I'm quite surprised, Mr. Sarkizian.
Now I don't judge what a man does in his personal life, but I bet your wife would be quite surprised to learn that you have a third child.
I'm quite surprised that a lady with your face needs to resort to...
In fact, I'd be quite surprised if that miserable fool helps us at all.
We are quite surprised that the Commission, for example, has not set to and wanted to apply the existing rules.
I was quite surprised to learn that such an initiative had not yet been introduced.

Alternatives:

quite surprised at
very surprised by
really surprised by
completely surprised by
utterly surprised by

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quite surprised at vs quite surprised by