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Easily Startled

Description

Easily startled refers to a tendency or disposition of being easily frightened or surprised by sudden noises, movements, or events. This trait is commonly associated with a heightened sensitivity to external stimuli.

Examples

Adjective: She is an easily startled individual, always jumping at the slightest noise.

Adjective: Dogs with a predisposition to be easily startled may exhibit anxious behaviors.

Verb: The loud explosion startled her, causing her to drop the fragile vase.

Verb: The sudden clap of thunder startled the birds, making them fly away in a panic.

Noun: His easily startled nature made it difficult for him to relax in noisy environments.

Noun: The therapist identified his patient's easily startled response as a symptom of anxiety disorder.

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