aback

The word “aback” has 1 syllable: aback

It's pronounced as /əˈbæk/

What is synonym and antonym for aback?

In the thesaurus, “aback” has 16 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for aback along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for aback

abruptly
all of a sudden
amazingly
astoundingly
confused
off base
short
suddenly
surprised
surprisingly
thrown off
thrown off guard
unanticipatedly
unaware
unawares
unexpectedly

Antonyms for aback

laggardly
leisurely
obviously
pokily
slowly
sluggishly
tardily

Meanings of aback

adverb
1. Towards the back or rear; backwards.
2. In the rear; a distance behind.
3. By surprise; startled; dumbfounded. (see usage).
4. Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way.
noun
1. An abacus.

Example Sentences

The unexpected news took her completely aback, leaving her speechless.
The sudden change in weather caught the hikers aback, forcing them to seek shelter.
His bold and unconventional approach to problem-solving left his colleagues aback but intrigued.
The swift and decisive action of the leader left the opposing team aback and unprepared.
The professor's unorthodox teaching methods initially took the students aback, but they soon found it engaging.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to aback, such as: abruptly, all of a sudden, amazingly, astoundingly, confused, laggardly, leisurely.

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