disconcerted, surprised, dismayed
surprise, astound; confuse, bewilder
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Taken aback Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
unpleasantly surprised, suddenly puzzled or shocked I was taken aback when she said that she didn`t want to work with us any longer.
Meaning
Surprised.
Origin
When the wind changes direction the sails of a sailing ship sometimes blow back against the mast, i.e. they are taken aback.
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Origin
When the wind changes direction the sails of a sailing ship sometimes blow back against the mast, i.e. they are taken aback.
Taken aback Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
The sails carried back suddenly by the wind. Laid aback, the sails purposely placed in that situation to give the ship sternway.
