Confounding
Confounding adjective - That confounds or contradicts or confuses.
Startling and confounding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startling" instead an adjective "Confounding".
Startling
Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Usage example: the startling news that my sister will be having a baby
Confounding and startling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Confounding" instead an adjective "Startling".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- disturbing and confounding
- disturbing and startling
- shocking and confounding
- shocking and startling
- upsetting and confounding
- upsetting and startling
- staggering and confounding
- staggering and startling
- surprise and confounding
- surprise and startling
- remarkable and confounding
- remarkable and startling
- striking and confounding
- striking and startling
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