appear startled

Examples (10)

• He tends to appear startled whenever there's a loud noise.
• She appeared visibly startled when the phone rang unexpectedly.
• The child would appear startled by even the slightest rustle in the bushes.
• Why did you appear so startled when I walked in?
• Despite his calm demeanor, he momentarily appeared startled by the revelation.
• The deer appeared startled and fled into the woods as we approached.
• She tried not to appear startled, but her eyes widened slightly.
• Upon seeing the ghost, the character was made to appear incredibly startled.
• You might appear startled if you haven't heard from him in years and he suddenly calls.
• His reaction made him appear genuinely startled by the news.