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Speechless vs Shocked - What's the difference?

speechless | shocked |

As adjectives the difference between speechless and shocked

is that speechless is not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc while shocked is surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.

As a verb shocked is

(shock).

speechless

English

Adjective

(-)
  • not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.
    • ''When he walked into his surprise birthday party, he was completely speechless .

    shocked

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.

    • Synonyms

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    Verb

    (head)
  • (shock)