Definition of Taken aback
surprised or shocked
Examples of Taken aback in a sentence
The customer was taken aback by the high price of the spa services.
While reading the racy novel, the shy bookworm was taken aback by the spicy content.
Helen was taken aback by the 20-page English assignment and asked the teacher for more time.
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