shaken Definition
- 1disturbed or upset, especially emotionally
- 2having been mixed or agitated
Using shaken: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shaken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She was shaken by the news of her father's death.
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The earthquake left the city shaken and in ruins.
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The incident had left him shaken and uncertain about his future.
shaken Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with shaken
shake someone's confidence
to make someone feel less confident or sure of themselves
Example
The negative feedback really shook his confidence in his abilities.
shake things up
to cause changes or disruption in a situation
Example
The new CEO is planning to shake things up at the company.
Example
Come on, let's shake a leg or we'll be late for the movie.
Summary: shaken in Brief
The adjective 'shaken' [ˈʃeɪkən] describes someone who is disturbed or upset, especially emotionally, or something that has been mixed or agitated. Examples include 'She was shaken by the news of her father's death.' and 'The earthquake left the city shaken and in ruins.' Phrases like 'shake someone's confidence' and 'shake things up' extend the meaning to include causing disruption or loss of confidence.
