Synonyms & related words for startled

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of startled — including shocked, alarmed, frightened, dismayed, jolted, affrighted. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to startled

Explore words related to startled — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include surprised, astonished, appalled, stunned, astonied, astounded, flabbergasted, aghast. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for startled

Common synonyms for startled include shocked, alarmed, frightened, dismayed, jolted, affrighted, shaken, disquieted — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.