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horrified
Describes a state of deep shock, horror, or dismay as a reaction to something terrible, unexpected, or morally reprehensible.
Sie war völlig entsetzt, als sie von dem Betrug erfuhr.
She was completely horrified when she learned about the fraud.
The word 'entsetzt' (horrified) is the past participle of the verb 'entsetzen' (to horrify someone) and is used as an adjective. The prefix 'ent-' here describes the transition into a state of shock.
Die entsetzte Menge konnte nicht fassen, was passiert war.
The horrified crowd could not grasp what had happened.
To indicate the reason for the shock or dismay, you use the preposition 'über' followed by the accusative.
Ich bin entsetzt über sein Verhalten.
I am horrified by his behavior.
To emphasize the strong feeling, 'entsetzt' (horrified) is often combined with adverbs such as 'völlig' (completely), 'zutiefst' (deeply), 'absolut' (absolutely), or 'total' (totally).
Er war zutiefst entsetzt von der Ungerechtigkeit des Urteils.
He was deeply horrified by the injustice of the verdict.
speechless / stunned
Entsetzt and fassungslos both describe a strong reaction to a shocking event. Entsetzt particularly emphasizes horror, terror, or disgust, while fassungslos highlights losing one's composure and feeling at a loss. Choose entsetzt when someone is horrified, and fassungslos when someone does not know how to react.
Die Zuschauer waren entsetzt über die grausamen Bilder.
The viewers were horrified by the gruesome images.
Nach der überraschenden Nachricht stand sie fassungslos im Flur.
After the surprising news, she stood speechless in the hallway.
