startling
Pronunciation:
/ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ//ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/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.
noun
Definitions
A startle; a sudden motion or shock.
adjective
Definitions
Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
Synonyms:alarming