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startling Synonyms

Another word for startling

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• adjective (Context 1)

Very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable, especially in a way that causes sudden shock or alarm.

Usage Example

"The researchers uncovered a astonishing correlation between sleep deprivation and long-term memory loss."

Strongest
astonishing
shocking
surprising
astounding
Strong
staggering
stunning
alarming
striking
remarkable
eye-opening

Opposites of startling

The opposite of startling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unsurprising
predictable
expected
unremarkable
ordinary
commonplace
familiar
See all opposites of startling

• Nearby Words

start
starter
startle
startling
startlingly
startup
starvation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Startling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/startling
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