startling

• يصف شيئًا مثيرًا للدهشة أو الصدمة أو القلق، أو يحدث بشكل مفاجئ وغير متوقع.

Describes something that is very surprising, shocking, or alarming.

1. Surprising or shockingB2formal

   So remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm.

   مُذهِل

   • The news of his resignation was startling to everyone.
   • She made a startling discovery in the old library.
   • The sudden change in temperature was quite startling.

   المرادفاتalarmingastonishingastoundingextraordinaryjoltingshockingstaggeringstunningsurprisingunexpected

   الأضدادcommonplaceexpectedordinarypredictableunsurprising

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إحداث مفاجأة أو صدمة أو خوف مباغت لدى شخص بسبب حدث أو فعل غير متوقع. يشمل المعنى إخافة الشخص أو إدهاشه أو إقلاقه فجأة.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel sudden shock or surprise, often by an unexpected event or action.

1. Surprise or alarm suddenlyB1formal

   To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm, often resulting in a quick movement.

   إفزاع مفاجئ أو إدهاش

   • The loud thunder startled the dog.
   • She was startled by a sudden knock on the door.
   • The unexpected news startled everyone in the room.

   المرادفاتalarmdismayflusterfrightenjoltpanicperturbscareshockstunsurpriseunsettle

   الأضدادcalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Stimulate to actionB2formal

   To jolt someone into sudden awareness or activity, often breaking a state of inaction.

   تحفيز على الفعل

   • The alarm clock startled him out of a deep sleep.
   • Her sharp comment startled him into responding.
   • The crisis startled the government into taking immediate measures.

   المرادفاتgalvanizejoltprodrouseshockspurstir

   الأضدادcalmlullpacifysoothe

3. Move suddenly in surpriseB1formal

   To make a quick, involuntary movement as a reaction to something unexpected.

   اِنْتَبَهَ فَزِعًا

   • He startled back when the snake appeared.
   • The cat startled at the sound of a falling vase.
   • She startled and dropped her book when the phone rang.

   المرادفاتflinchjerkjumpstarttwitchwince