startled at

Frequency: 7.514.3 per million words

Used to indicate the cause of being startled, often an idea or a sight.

startledstartled + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • She was obviously a little startled at this idea.
  • He seemed quite startled at the sudden noise.
  • I was genuinely startled at the news of her resignation.
  • They looked startled at the unexpected question.
  • The cat was startled at its own reflection in the mirror.
  • You shouldn't be so startled at such trivial matters.
  • She appeared momentarily startled at his blunt remark.
  • We were all a bit startled at the sudden change in plans.
  • He was utterly startled at the sight of the giant spider.
  • Don't be startled at my directness; I prefer to be clear.