Antonyms for the phrase "was surprised" may include words such as "expected," "unimpressed," "unmoved," "unaffected," "unfazed," "unstartled," and "unshaken." These words suggest a state of calmness, indifference, or predictability, as opposed to the unexpectedness and shock of being surprised. Other antonyms may include "prepared," "apprehensive," "forewarned," "cautious," and "suspicious," which denote a sense of readiness, caution, and foresight, as opposed to being caught off guard by surprise. By using these antonyms, you can convey a sense of control, stability, and predictability, as opposed to the chaos and unpredictability of surprise.

What are the antonyms for Was surprised?

• v.

  • marvel
  • expect
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Famous quotes with Was surprised

• I was surprised to find that I missed doing the musical.

  Delta Burke
• By that point, I had started taking singing lessons. And after the first session, I mean, I was surprised that the windows didn't shatter. And after the third session, I really didn't know where this voice had come from.

  Gerard Butler
• I was surprised that my wife thought it was a good idea, then again with my agent, another woman, then my editor, another woman - in spite of the fact that all three of them reacted positively I still have this fear.

  Michael Chabon
• I was surprised to see the meeting was of Communists and the whole meeting was along Communist lines.

  Edward Dmytryk
• I've always known I would be a success, but I was surprised at the way it came.

  Eva Gabor

Synonyms:

brightness, brilliance, brio, briskness, cachet, cheerfulness, chic, colour, dynamism, eagerness.