Stupefaction (noun)

1. A state of being stunned or amazed, especially as a result of something unexpected or surprising.
2. A feeling of disbelief or shock, especially as a result of receiving unpleasant news.
3. A feeling of being dazed or confused, especially as a result of something that is difficult to understand.

Origin:

Derived from the latin 'stupefacere', meaning to stun or amaze.

Examples:

1. The news of the sudden death of the beloved celebrity left many in a state of stupefaction, unable to believe that such a tragedy could occur.
2. The sudden appearance of the strange object in the sky filled the onlookers with stupefaction, and many were left staring in amazement.
3. The revelation of the fraud and corruption at the highest levels of the government left many in a state of stupefaction, unable to understand how such a thing could happen.
4. The sudden loss of power and status was a blow that left her in a state of stupefaction, unable to believe that her life could change so suddenly.
5. The complexity of the mathematical formula left many of the students in a state of stupefaction, struggling to understand the concept.