shocked by vs shocked at

Both 'shocked by' and 'shocked at' are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the context and the verb that follows. 'Shocked by' is typically used when mentioning the cause of the shock, while 'shocked at' is used when referring to the object or situation that caused the shock.

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shocked by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'shocked by' when you want to indicate the cause of the shock. It is followed by the thing or person that caused the shock.

Examples:

She was shocked by the news of his sudden death.
I was shocked by his rude behavior.
They were shocked by the results of the experiment.

Alternatives:

surprised by
appalled by
astonished by
taken aback by
amazed by

shocked at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'shocked at' when you want to refer to the object or situation that caused the shock. It is followed by the thing or situation that was surprising.

Examples:

She was shocked at the sight of the accident.
He was shocked at the news of the company's bankruptcy.
They were shocked at the behavior of their friend.

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Mr President, we were shocked at last week's violent clashes between protestors and police in Tbilisi, Georgia.
On Sunday, September 23, the parish priest also celebrated mass in front of the faithful, surprised and shocked at the sight of some bullets on the altar.
And I... To me, I was shocked at even how closely they physically resembled Burns and Rafay in the movie.
I was... shocked at what I found.
He is perfectly shocked at your refusal.
Hilary, I'm shocked at you.
You're shocked at my cold-bloodedness.
I am shocked at you people's disrespect.
It's shocked at the cover-up in the occupied territories.
I am shocked at the level of cynicism in this room.
I was so shocked at the bail hearing.
I am quite shocked at how these people live.
I am shocked at your lack of affection.
And then we were all unbelievably shocked at his appearance.
You know, I'm just so shocked at the lack of humanity.
I was shocked at my behavior and I said some very ugly things.
I was quite shocked at the time because he was 17.
Fans were shocked at the transformation.
You'd be shocked at how ordinary most of them are.
The government admits it's shocked at the cover-up in the occupied territories.

Alternatives:

surprised at
appalled at
astonished at
taken aback at
amazed at

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