Another word for startling

startling Synonyms

startling

modif.

shocking, alarming, unexpected; see frightful 1.

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A startling surprise was at hand.
I'll let you know if we find any startling revelations.
Suddenly the startling news reached Worms that Luther had disappeared, no one knew where.
Howie jumped on Betsy, startling us.
While I waited for my, wife's return I sifted through the startling news she'd told me.

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