The news he reported_______
us all, we are all in an odd mood.
Answers
The news he reported nonplussed us all, we are all in an odd mood.
The most suitable word is that word that describes a reaction that would subsequently leave the group of people reacting (us) in an odd mood.
The most suitable word here is nonplussed. The definition of nonplussed is to surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react.
Alternate answers (with similar meanings) to fill in the blank are:
The news he reported shocked us all, we are all in an odd mood.
The news he reported astounded us all, we are all in an odd mood.
The news he reported stunned us all, we are all in an odd mood.
The news he reported bewildered us all, we are all in an odd mood.
The news he reported perplexed us all, we are all in an odd mood.