Muddled and Startled

Muddled

Muddled adjective - Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness.

Startled and muddled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead an adjective "Muddled".

Nearby Words: muddle, muddler, muddling

Startled

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

Muddled and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Muddled" instead an adjective "Startled".

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler
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