surprise
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Surprise is the feeling you get when something happens that you didn't see coming. It matters because unexpected events can catch us off-guard and require us to quickly adjust how we think or act in response.
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Facial expressions of astonishment
Surprise (sə(r)ˈprīz) is a rapid, fleeting mental and physiological state. It is related to the startle response experienced by animals and humans as the result of an unexpected event.