Vocab24 || Daily Editorial

Meaning:
Startled, astonished, shocked, or disconcerted.
Surprised and confused.
Puzzled by something unexpected.

Example:
When I told myparents I was married, they were completely taken aback.
When Mary told me about her crush on me, I was taken aback for a moment.
All of us were a bit taken aback to learn that John was moving to England next month.