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startling in German

startling in German is überraschend, alarmierend, bestürzend — startling means surprising enough to shock or alarm; unexpected and striking.

startling in German

überraschend
adj
Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
alarmierend
adj
Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
bestürzend
adj
Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
erschreckend
adj
Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
erstaunlich
adj
Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
schockierend
adj
Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.

What does "startling" mean?

  1. adj Surprising enough to shock or alarm; unexpected and striking.
    "The report contained some startling statistics about the city's crime rate."
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startling in a sentence

  • The report contained some startling statistics about the city's crime rate.
  • It was a startling discovery for the research team.

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What is "startling" in German?
"startling" in German is überraschend, alarmierend, bestürzend. startling means: Surprising enough to shock or alarm; unexpected and striking.
How do you use "startling" in a sentence?
Example: "The report contained some startling statistics about the city's crime rate." In German, "startling" is überraschend, alarmierend, bestürzend.
Are there other ways to say "startling" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "startling": überraschend, alarmierend, bestürzend, erschreckend, erstaunlich, schockierend.
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