aback | Definition of aback

Synonyms and Antonyms of aback

without warning

completely taken aback by the neighbors' announcement that they were moving

Synonyms of aback

suddenly, unanticipatedly, unaware, unawares, unexpectedly

Words Related to aback

abruptly, short

amazingly, astoundingly, surprisingly

Phrases Synonymous with aback

all of a sudden, off base

Near Antonyms of aback

laggardly, leisurely, pokily, slowly, sluggishly, tardily