seem startled

Examples (10)

• She seemed startled by the sudden noise.
• He seems startled whenever someone calls his name unexpectedly.
• They seemed a little startled when I walked in without knocking.
• You seem quite startled; did something happen?
• The cat seemed startled by its own reflection in the mirror.
• Even after the loud bang, he didn't seem startled at all.
• She always seems startled when approached from behind.
• The children seemed momentarily startled by the magician's trick.
• Despite the commotion, the old man didn't seem startled.
• If you approach them too quickly, they might seem startled.