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Aback

adverb

/əˈbæk/

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

surprised, startled, shocked

prepared, expected, unsurprised

taken aback, caught aback, put aback

In a way that is normal, expected, or without effort.

particularly; in particular; above all

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

in a way that is done or made known to the public

in a way that achieves a desired result