Dumbstruck


[duhm-struhk] /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/

adjective
1.
temporarily deprived of the power of speech, as by surprise or confusion; dumbfounded.
/ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/
adjective
1.
temporarily deprived of speech through shock or surprise
adj.

1823, from dumb + past participle of strike (v.).

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