😲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

Refusing to change one’s opinion or behavior despite persuasion.
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Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; favorable.

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