😲startled

adjective
/ˈstɑːrtəld/

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example Sentences

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

Synonyms

shocked, surprised, alarmed, stunned, taken aback

Antonyms

calm, composed, relaxed

Collocations

startled look, startled reaction, startled expression, startled cry

Related Vocabularies

active at night; happening during the night
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm or force.
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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