startled
Pronunciation:
/ˈstɑːt.l̩d//ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/verb
Definitions
To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
Example: a horse that startles easily
To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
To deter; to cause to deviate.
adjective
Definitions
Surprised and slightly frightened.
Extremely shocked.