dumbstruck

Also dumb·strick·en

[duhm-struhk]

adjective

1. temporarily deprived of the power of speech, as by surprise or confusion; dumbfounded.

dumbstruck

/ ˈdʌmˌstrʌk, ˈdʌmˌstrɪkən /

adjective

1. temporarily deprived of speech through shock or surprise

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumbstruck¹

First recorded in 1885–90; dumb + struck

Example Sentences

Essex Police since clarified "at no stage" did its officers tell her the investigation was related to a "non-crime hate incident" while Ms Pearson said she was left "dumbstruck" by the visit.

From BBC

"It comes out of the blue. I was dumbstruck in many ways, but you don't achieve these things on your own."

From BBC

The force previously defended its actions after Pearson said she was left "dumbstruck" by a visit to her home on Remembrance Sunday.

From BBC

Essex Police has defended its actions after Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson said she was left “dumbstruck” by a visit to her home on Remembrance Sunday over a social media post.

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Razi leaned out for a better view, but Shifa was dumbstruck, beads of spray from the whale clinging to her face.

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