Sentence Examples

1. I was completely taken aback the man I knew as Hawke Morau was composed at all times, even in the most dire of situations.
2. So taken aback was she by the welcome that at first she failed to notice the absence of Lance.
3. She was jittery with nerves, and Kila was taken aback.
4. Brooke was taken aback by the wild gleam in his eyes.
5. He was taken aback at the similarity between the petite woman and Kayla.
6. His eyes grew a little wider, and I could tell he was taken aback.
7. I was taken aback by the offer, mostly because Hawke had always seemed reluctant about the idea of me handling weapons.
8. It was the first time Kila had seen her show any semblance of warmth, and it took him aback.
9. However, as they moved off, the wizard was taken aback by a firm but gentle wave of disapproval.
10. Evan was taken aback by how uncharacteristic it was.