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startled

/ˈstɑːtəld/

/ˈstɑrtəld/

startledadjective

more startled

Comp.

most startled

Super.

/ˈstɑːtld/

/ˈstɑrtəld/

Translations

испуганный

The startled cat jumped off the table.

Испуганный кот спрыгнул со стола.

ошеломлённый

She gave a startled look when she heard the news.

Она бросила ошеломлённый взгляд, когда услышала новости.

Additional translations

поражённый

встревоженный

Definitions

Suddenly and unexpectedly surprised or alarmed.

The startled cat jumped off the counter when the door slammed shut.

Synonyms

taken aback

startleverb

startled

Past Simple

startled

Past Simple

startled

Past Participle

startling

Gerund

/ˈstɑːtəl/

/ˈstɑrtəl/

Translations

испугать

The loud noise will startle the baby.

Громкий шум испугает ребенка.

вспугнуть

The sudden movement can startle the birds.

Внезапное движение может вспугнуть птиц.

Definitions

To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm.

The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.

To move or react suddenly as a result of shock or surprise (intransitive).

He startled at the loud bang outside the window.

Synonyms

startlenoun

Definitions

An involuntary reflex or sudden reaction of surprise or fear triggered by an unexpected stimulus.

The sudden clap of thunder produced a sharp startle in everyone in the room.

startlegerund / present participle

Definitions

Very surprising; causing sudden shock or astonishment.

The documentary revealed startling facts about the ocean's depths.

startlepast participle

startled

Used attributively, e.g., "a startled deer"

Definitions

Feeling or showing sudden shock or surprise.

A startled deer darted out of the bushes.

Synonyms

taken aback