be set aback

To be startled, astonished, shocked, or disconcerted. (A less common variant of "be taken aback.") All of us were a bit set aback to learn that John was moving to England next month. I must admit that I was set aback when I heard we weren't receiving our bonuses this year.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Kamil (2)	KAH-meel (Polish)	Czech, Slovak, Polish
Vitalis	-	Late Roman
NathÁLia	-	Portuguese (Brazilian)
Bev	-	English
Babs	BABS	English
Jacques	[ʒa:k]