startled

/ˈstɑrɾəld/
/ˈstɑtəld/
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Definitions of startled
  1. adjective
    excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
    “students startled by the teacher's quiet return”
    “the sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons”
    “her startled expression”
    synonyms:
    surprised
    taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
Pronunciation
US
/ˈstɑrɾəld/
UK
/ˈstɑtəld/
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