adj Uncommon

staggered

Staggered (adj) means Shocked or taken aback. Example: “I was staggered by how much the repair cost.”

adj

Shocked or taken aback.

"I was staggered by how much the repair cost."

Arranged at different times or positions rather than all together.

"The company introduced staggered start times to ease congestion."

How to use staggered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "shocked" or "spread out unevenly," depending on context.

Common pairings

staggered start staggered payments

more staggered comparative, most staggered superlative

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I was _____ by how much the repair cost.

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What does “staggered” mean?

The word “staggered” means shocked or taken aback. In plain terms, either "shocked" or "spread out unevenly," depending on context.

How do you use “staggered” in a sentence?

Here is “staggered” used in a sentence: “I was staggered by how much the repair cost.”

What part of speech is “staggered”?

“Staggered” is an adjective.

Is “staggered” a common word?

“Staggered” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “staggered” have?

“Staggered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shocked or taken aback.