a little startled

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

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.