startled

Example Sentences

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Fabio Capello, the Juventus manager, was so startled by the 18-year-old that he reportedly tried to sign him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He gleefully brought the startled players together with the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, an uptown salsa and jazz band, for concerts at Lincoln Center and Washington Heights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Cenet said he was startled to see that "everyday life continued" on the ship after the captain's announcement.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

I was surprised to see “Lorne” touch on both of these factors, and even more startled to find myself respecting Michaels’ reluctance to apologize for any of his decisions.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Waiting for her to catch up, he was startled to see that her lips had a bluish tinge.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver