startling
adjective
1. so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
- Sydney's startling new Opera House
- startling news
- startling earthquake shocks
Similar word(s): surprising
verb
1. present participle of startle
1. so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
- Sydney's startling new Opera House
- startling news
- startling earthquake shocks
Similar word(s): surprising
1. present participle of startle