adj
thrown
throhn
adj
1
Sent through the air by throwing.
"The thrown ball sailed over the fence."
2
Confused or unsettled.
"He was thrown by the unexpected question."
How to Use Thrown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past participle of throw — either literally hurled, or figuratively caught off guard.
Common pairings
thrown off balance
caught off guard, thrown
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