Startled: meaning, definitions and examples

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startled

[ ˈstɑːrtld ]

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feeling

feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm

Synonyms

astonished, shocked, surprised

Examples of usage

I was startled by the loud noise.
She gave a startled cry when she saw the spider.

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action

cause (someone) to feel sudden shock or alarm

Synonyms

alarm, shock, surprise

Examples of usage

The sudden clap of thunder startled the children.
The unexpected news startled everyone in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "startled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assustado

🇮🇳 चकित

🇩🇪 erschrocken

🇮🇩 terkejut

🇺🇦 наляканий

🇵🇱 zaskoczony

🇯🇵 驚いた (odorokita)

🇫🇷 surpris

🇪🇸 asustado

🇹🇷 ürkmüş

🇰🇷 놀란 (nollan)

🇸🇦 مذعور

🇨🇿 vyděšený

🇸🇰 vystrašený

🇨🇳 吃惊的 (chījīng de)

🇸🇮 prestrašen

🇮🇸 hræddur

🇰🇿 қорқып кеткен

🇬🇪 გადაკრული (gadak'ruli)

🇦🇿 qorxmuş

🇲🇽 asustado

Word origin

The word 'startled' originated from the Middle English word 'stertlen', which means 'to rush or leap'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of being startled is a universal human experience, as sudden surprises or shocks have always been a part of life.

See also: restart, startable, starter, starting, startle, upstart.