Definition of Aback

in amazement; shocked

Examples of Aback in a sentence

I was taken aback by the server’s rude comment about my hair.  🔊

While Amy enjoyed the film as a whole, as a minister she couldn’t help but be taken aback by the strong use of profanity in the dialogue.  🔊

Ken believed he had a great marriage so he was definitely taken aback when he received divorce papers.  🔊

At seventy years of age, Wanda was taken aback when her doctor told her she was pregnant.  🔊

Although I had been exercising daily and eating correctly, I was still taken aback by the low number on the scale.  🔊

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