upshut

/ˈʌpʃʌt/

Definitions

1. adverb

used to indicate a sudden realization or a moment of understanding

“The news was upshut to her when she saw the devastating images on TV.”

2. noun

a sudden realization or a moment of understanding

“The upshut she had was that her boyfriend was cheating on her.”

Synonyms

  • epiphany
  • realization

Antonyms

  • obliviousness
  • unawareness