Advanced Feelings

gobsmacked

so surprised that you cannot speak

• He was completely gobsmacked when he won the award.

perplexed

confused, because something is difficult to understand or solve

• The students looked perplexed, so the teacher tried to explain once again.

• Police were perplexed by the killing because there didn't seem to be any motive.

perturbed

worried

• He didn't seem unduly/overly perturbed by the news.

  
  

undue

to a level that is more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable

• Such a high increase will impose an undue burden on the local tax payer.

  
  

impervious

not allowing liquid to go through

• How does glue bond with impervious substances like glass and metal?

  
  

elated

extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved

• elated at/by The prince was reported to be elated at/by the birth of his daughter.

  Синоним

aggrieved

unhappy and angry because of unfair treatment

• He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team.

• One aggrieved customer complained that he still hadn't received the book he had ordered several weeks ago.