an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, etc.: the announcement came as a complete surprise
v.
(of something unexpected) cause (someone) to feel mild astonishment or shock: I was surprised at his statement Joe was surprised that he enjoyed the journey
an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing: the announcement was a complete surprise
v.
(of something unexpected) cause (someone) to feel mild astonishment or shock: I was surprised at his statement Joe was surprised that he enjoyed the journey
an unexpected political event or revelation in the month before a presidential election, ... even the much-vaunted October surprise might fail to move the race in one direction or another
an unexpected political event or revelation in the month before a presidential election, ... even the much-vaunted October surprise might fail to move the race in one direction or another
