startled

adjective

  • Feeling surprised and a little scared.
  • Very shocked or amazed.

verb

  • To move suddenly because you are surprised or scared.
  • To scare someone suddenly or make them jump.
  • To make someone feel alarmed or surprised.


Synonym

  • stunned
  • surprise
  • frighten

Word Explanation:

  • Startled means you get surprised or a little scared by something unexpected. Like when someone sneaks up on you and says 'Boo!'.

Word in hindi

startled

chaunk gaya

Other variations in hindi

  • हैरान होना hairaan hona
  • चौंकना chaunkna

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'startled' mean?

'Startled' means to be surprised or shocked suddenly.

How do you pronounce 'startled'?

You pronounce 'startled' like this: star-tuhld.

What is the origin of the word 'startled'?

The word 'startled' comes from the Old English word 'styrtan', which means to leap up or jump.

What is the meaning of 'startled' in Bengali?

The word 'startled' in Bengali is 'আশ্চর্য' (Āścarya).