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🤟 How to sign
To sign "SHOCKED" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "5" handshapes starting at your chest, then quickly move them outward while opening your mouth and widening your eyes to show sudden surprise or disbelief.
📖 Word definition
Feeling very surprised, upset, or offended by something unexpected or disturbing; experiencing sudden emotional disturbance.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "5" handshape (all fingers extended and spread).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned at chest level, palms facing outward.
- Movement: Quickly thrust both hands outward and slightly upward from chest.
- Path: Sharp, sudden outward movement showing explosive surprise.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face outward throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Wide eyes, open mouth, raised eyebrows showing shock.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Slow movement: Movement must be quick and sudden to show shock.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use open "5" hands, not fists or other shapes.
❌ Neutral face: Facial expression is crucial - show genuine shock.
❌ Small movement: Make the outward thrust dramatic and noticeable.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I was shocked by the news."
How to sign: Point to self ("I") → sign "shocked" (5 hands thrust out with shocked face) → sign "by" → sign "news" (N hand taps palm, then spreads out).
"She looked shocked when she saw him."
How to sign: Point to side ("she") → sign "look" (V fingers point from eyes forward) → sign "shocked" → sign "when" → sign "see" (V fingers from eyes to object) → point to other side ("him").
"The shocking accident happened yesterday."
How to sign: Sign "shocked" (with emphasis) → sign "accident" (S hands collide) → sign "happen" (index fingers flip up) → sign "yesterday" (Y hand touches cheek, moves back).