Expressing Shock And Disbelief In English

Introduction

Expressing shock and disbelief is a natural part of everyday conversations. From casual chats to formal discussions, there are numerous phrases used to convey surprise and amazement. This post delves into these expressions to assist you in effectively communicating your feelings of disbelief and shock.

Expressing Shock and disbelief

It is sometimes difficult to say how you feel in unexpected situations, such as natural disasters or bad news, especially when you feel sad.

Here’s a list of some common expressions to help you express shock and disbelief.

Expressing Shock:

Expressing Shock:

• I was shocked to hear…
• I was stunned by…
• I was taken aback by…
• … came as a complete shock.
• I’m in disbelief.
• I can’t believe…

Examples:

• I was shocked to hear the news.
• I was stunned/taken aback by the news.
• I was completely taken aback by his behavior.
• I was just stunned by her clothes.
• The news came as a complete shock.
• We’re all in complete shock.
• I can’t believe what just happened!
• It’s unbelievable that she said that.
• This is beyond shocking!
• I’m floored by the revelation.

Disbelief:

Disbelief:

• I (just) can’t believe…
• I can’t imagine…
• It’s unbelievable.
• It’s incredible.

Examples:

• I just can’t believe he won the race.
• It’s unbelievable that they got married.
• I just can’t imagine they were able to get along with each other.
• It’s unbelievable that she said that.
• I can’t believe how quickly time has flown.
• I just can’t imagine what he must be feeling right now.
• It’s incredible how much she has accomplished in such a short time.
• I can’t believe we’re actually here.

Example Dialogue

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