Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Uncertain and startled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncertain" instead an adjective "Startled".
Uncertain
Uncertain adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
Startled and uncertain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Startled" instead an adjective "Uncertain".
Nearby Words: uncertainty, uncertainly
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Uncertain and Startled. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/startled/uncertain
Startled & Uncertain. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/startled/uncertain>.
Uncertain or Startled. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/startled/uncertain.
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