Words similar to startled

Example sentences for: startled

How can you use “startled” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

I was startled, indeed slightly shocked to hear this from my rather prim and proper friend.
“Turning a corner of the Mazza Gallerie into a women's tennis store, I was startled to see ...
However, the chocolate-faced god is quite gaily decorated in hues of red, yellow, and blue, and his round, white-circled eyes look more startled than fierce.
...He touched my breasts with his hand and I, I, I, I was, I, I was just startled."
My kids looked startled at first, large plates of steaming food at 7 a.m.--What is going on around here?