Dismayed and Startled

Dismayed adjective - Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.

Startled and dismayed are semantically related in shocked topic. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead the word "Dismayed" as an adjective or a verb, when it comes to topics like stunned.

Nearby Words: dismay, dismaying, dismayingly

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.

Dismayed and startled are semantically related in shocked topic. You can use "Dismayed" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb, if it concerns topics such as stunned.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler