100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "aback"

Definition

The adverb aback means to be taken by surprise or to be caught off guard. It typically describes a reaction to an unexpected event or situation.

Synonyms

• Surprised
• Taken by surprise
• Astounded
• Stunned
• Shocked

Antonyms

• Prepared
• Expected
• Anticipated
• Unfazed
• Calm

Examples

1. She was taken aback by his sudden outburst.
2. The news left him aback, unable to respond immediately.
3. I was aback when I heard the unexpected announcement.
4. The team was aback by the referee's controversial decision.
5. He stepped aback from the edge of the cliff, startled by the view.
6. The sudden change in plans left everyone aback.
7. She stood aback, aback at how quickly things had escalated.
8. I was momentarily aback when I saw my old friend after years.
9. They were caught aback by the storm that rolled in unexpectedly.
10. The unexpected compliment took her aback.
11. He was aback by the sheer size of the crowd at the event.
12. The artist's new style left critics aback.
13. She was aback to learn she had won the award.
14. The sudden resignation of the CEO caught everyone aback.
15. The revelation was so shocking that it left him aback.
16. I was aback to see the changes in the neighborhood.
17. His blunt honesty took her aback.
18. The surprise party left him utterly aback.
19. They were aback at how quickly time had flown by.
20. The unexpected turn of events took the audience aback.
21. She stood aback, confused by his sudden change in attitude.
22. The loud noise made me jump aback.
23. The unexpected visitor left us all aback.
24. Her question caught him aback.
25. It was a moment that took me aback, as I never saw it coming.
26. The storm had taken the fishermen aback.
27. The sudden applause caught the speaker aback.
28. I was aback by the generosity of strangers.
29. The unexpected plot twist left the readers aback.
30. They were aback when they realized they had won the lottery.
31. The change in her demeanor took him aback.
32. I was completely aback by the scale of the project.
33. The sudden appearance of the celebrity left fans aback.
34. The unexpected email took me aback.
35. The teacher was aback when a student brought her flowers.
36. The unexpected turn of events left him momentarily aback.
37. The loud crash made everyone jump aback.
38. His sudden departure took them all aback.
39. I was aback by the clarity of her argument.
40. The film's ending left viewers aback.
41. The twist in the story took the audience aback.
42. The sudden announcement caught the employees aback.
43. She was aback by his unexpected kindness.
44. I was aback when he proposed out of nowhere.
45. The unexpected compliment took her aback.
46. The shocking news left him aback.
47. The revelation was so startling that it took her aback.
48. The sudden change in weather took us all aback.
49. The unexpected visit left the family aback.
50. She was taken aback by the depth of his feelings.
51. The abrupt ending of the song left me aback.
52. I was aback by the complexity of the issue.
53. The sudden change in tone left everyone aback.
54. The unexpected news left him momentarily aback.
55. The shocking revelation took the entire team aback.
56. The sudden applause took her aback.
57. I was aback to discover the truth.
58. The surprise visit left them all aback.
59. The unexpected turn of events caught me aback.
60. The sudden announcement left the crowd aback.
61. The drastic change in management took the staff aback.
62. She was completely aback by the news of her promotion.
63. The unexpected performance left the audience aback.
64. I was aback when I found out I was being promoted.
65. Her sudden change of heart took him aback.
66. The loud noise from the street made everyone jump aback.
67. I was taken aback by how much he had changed.
68. The unexpected delay caught everyone aback.
69. The surprising announcement left the room aback.
70. The sudden revelation took the couple aback.
71. He was aback when he found out the truth.
72. The unexpected criticism left her momentarily aback.
73. The news of their engagement took the family aback.
74. The abrupt change in plans left us all aback.
75. The unexpected twist in the plot took readers aback.
76. She was aback when she learned about the surprise party.
77. The sudden loss of power took everyone aback.
78. The unexpected guest left the host aback.
79. I was aback by how quickly they resolved the issue.
80. The shocking statement caught me aback.
81. The surprise ending left viewers aback.
82. The unexpected decision took the board aback.
83. The sudden change in weather caught us all aback.
84. I was completely aback by the generosity of the donations.
85. The unexpected success of the project took everyone aback.
86. The abrupt stop in conversation took them aback.
87. The sudden change in her mood left him aback.
88. The unexpected praise caught him aback.
89. I was aback to discover my old journal.
90. The sudden news of the merger took employees aback.
91. The unexpected announcement left the students aback.
92. The abrupt change in tone during the meeting took us all aback.
93. The surprise appearance of the celebrity left fans aback.
94. I was taken aback by the sudden shift in the plot.
95. The shocking results of the test left the students aback.
96. The unexpected news left him aback and speechless.
97. I was aback by the level of detail in her report.
98. The sudden revelation caught everyone aback.
99. The unexpected turn of events left her aback.
100. I was completely aback when I received the award.