something of a shock formal
something of a surprise formal

Her father had come home in a state of shock.

Some who knew him well say they are still in a state of shock.

When he let go she seemed to be in a state of shock.

I think she must have been in a state of shock.

He could see the little man was in a near state of shock.

But his new job came as a bit of shock.

He was real white, almost in a state of shock.

The whole town was still in a state of shock.

Because I was in a certain amount of shock then.

People who want some good American food order them and then go into a state of shock.