Startling and Terrible

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Startling

Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.

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Terrible and startling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Terrible" instead an adjective "Startling".

Nearby Words: startle, startled, startler

Terrible

Terrible adjective - Causing fear.

Usage example: a terrible nightmare that woke me up

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Startling and terrible are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Startling" instead an adjective "Terrible".

Nearby Words: terribly, terrify, terror

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Or... She Really Can Act: Used in-universe to startling effect at Betty's audition after her terrible rehearsal with Rita.

Source: Film / Mulholland Dr.

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Terrible and Startling. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/startling/terrible

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