surprised by your reaction vs surprised at your reaction

Both 'surprised by your reaction' and 'surprised at your reaction' are commonly used phrases in English. They are both correct and interchangeable in most contexts.

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surprised by your reaction

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express astonishment or disbelief caused by someone's reaction to a situation or event.

Examples:

I was surprised by your reaction to the news.
She was surprised by his angry response.
They were surprised by the lack of support from their friends.
He was pleasantly surprised by her kindness.
We were all surprised by the sudden turn of events.

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Forgive me if I'm a little surprised by your reaction.
I'm very surprised by this reaction of yours.
I was surprised by my reaction.
I am surprised by the reactions we hear along these lines, sometimes from the foreign ministers too, the Dutch minister amongst them.
Well, were you surprised by his reaction?
Sorry. His reaction surprised me.
I'm surprised at that reaction, but I am.
We are surprised at Russia's reaction.
I am very surprised at the reaction in the press to last night's developments.
He should not be surprised if public reaction in the United Kingdom is hostile.
What surprised me most about reactions to my film so far is... the Bosnian premiere at the festival in Sarajevo.
I'm surprised that that's your reaction.
In this context, I am surprised by the lack of reaction from the Commission to measures currently being taken by many members of the EU which break prevailing principles, while Poland has been punished for taking similar measures.
A little surprised by all the Justin bieber.
Just save your reaction for on air.
So I can judge your reaction.
Frankly, I'm surprised by your resistance.
I'm often surprised by my lack of familiarity with Leonard.
I was surprised by your call.
was he surprised by what happened?

Alternatives:

taken aback by your reaction
astonished by your reaction
shocked by your reaction
amazed by your reaction
startled by your reaction

surprised at your reaction

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to express astonishment or disbelief caused by someone's reaction to a situation or event.

Examples:

I was surprised at your reaction to the news.
She was surprised at his angry response.
They were surprised at the lack of support from their friends.
He was pleasantly surprised at her kindness.
We were all surprised at the sudden turn of events.

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I'm surprised at that reaction, but I am.
Forgive me if I'm a little surprised by your reaction.
We are surprised at Russia's reaction.
I am very surprised at the reaction in the press to last night's developments.
Sorry. His reaction surprised me.
I was surprised by my reaction.
I'm very surprised by this reaction of yours.
I am surprised by the reactions we hear along these lines, sometimes from the foreign ministers too, the Dutch minister amongst them.
He should not be surprised if public reaction in the United Kingdom is hostile.
What surprised me most about reactions to my film so far is... the Bosnian premiere at the festival in Sarajevo.
Well, were you surprised by his reaction?
I'm surprised that that's your reaction.
Were you surprised at the public's reaction to the split?
Just save your reaction for on air.
So I can judge your reaction.
I'm surprised at you two.
Our camp is far from I think you may be surprised at the amenities.
Frankly, I'm surprised at you.
Amy, I'm surprised at you.
You'd be surprised at how powerful female bonding can be.

Alternatives:

taken aback at your reaction
astonished at your reaction
shocked at your reaction
amazed at your reaction
startled at your reaction

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surprised by your reaction vs surprised at your reaction