a little startled
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To be slightly surprised.
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Examples (10)
- She was obviously a little startled at this idea.
- I was a little startled when the phone rang suddenly.
- He looked a little startled by her unexpected question.
- The cat became a little startled by the loud thunder.
- They seemed a little startled to see us there.
- Even though he tried to hide it, he was a little startled.
- The child was a little startled by the sudden flash of light.
- You might feel a little startled if you hear that noise at night.
- She admitted she felt a little startled after the incident.
- The sudden movement left him a little startled.