verb past tense of startle, to cause someone to feel sudden shock or alarm
adjective feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm
The jump scare startled the audience during the horror movie.
The character was startled by the sudden noise in the dark alley.
The startle response is a natural reaction to a sudden and unexpected stimulus.
The paramedics were trained to handle startled patients in high-stress situations.
The loud noise startled the deer, causing them to flee into the woods.
The writer was startled by the sudden sound of thunder while working on their novel.
The psychologist noted that the patient appeared startled when discussing the traumatic event.
The teacher was startled by the loud noise coming from the hallway during class.
The doctor was startled by the unexpected test results of the patient.
The police officer was startled by the suspect's sudden movement during the arrest.