Startled

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrtəld/

Startled (adjective)

  1. Feeling sudden shock or surprise, often because of something unexpected.

Examples

  • The loud noise startled everyone in the room.
  • She was startled by the loud noise.

Common collocations: startled reaction, startled expression, startled look

Synonyms of Startled

Neutral

Antonyms of Startled

  • — Opposite of feeling startled or surprised.
  • — Not affected by a sudden shock.