aback in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Aback means surprised or taken by surprise, often due to an unexpected event or change.
Crossword clues for aback
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "aback".
- Caught off guard by unexpected news.
- Surprised by an unanticipated turn of events.
- Taken by surprise in a sudden moment.
- Left astonished by a sudden development.
- Shocked by an unexpected revelation.
Aback sentence examples
- She was taken aback by the sudden change in his attitude.
- The unexpected news left him momentarily aback, struggling to find his words.
- They were caught aback when the quiet student gave a passionate speech.
- I was completely aback when I saw the transformation of the old building.
- His blunt criticism took her aback, leaving her unsure how to respond.
- Seeing her childhood friend after so many years left him aback with nostalgia.
- The loud crash of thunder took everyone aback during the picnic.
- She stepped aback from the argument, realizing it was getting out of hand.
- The artist's bold new style took critics aback at the gallery opening.
- His candid remarks often catch people aback, but they appreciate his honesty.
- She was taken aback by the unexpected announcement.
- The sudden change in plans left him momentarily aback.
- I was quite aback when I heard the news about her promotion.
- The loud noise startled him and caught him completely aback.
- Her candid remarks took everyone aback during the meeting.
- He stood aback, unsure of how to respond to the criticism.
- Seeing the old photograph brought back memories and left her aback.
- The sudden storm took the hikers aback, forcing them to seek shelter.
- When she revealed her true feelings, it left him aback for a moment.
- The detective was taken aback by the unexpected twist in the case.