startling
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstɑɹtɫɪŋ// UK //stˈɑːtlɪŋ// star·tling
adj. very surprising, shocking, or unusual. You use this to describe something that catches your attention because it is so unexpected.
adj. causing a sudden feeling of surprise or alarm; highly remarkable or unexpected. Often used to describe data, news, or physical appearances.
The news of his sudden resignation was startling.
Researchers discovered a startling connection between the two rare diseases that had previously gone unnoticed.
The report revealed a startling discrepancy between the projected budget and the actual expenditure, prompting an immediate internal audit of the department's financial records.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun to emphasize the degree of surprise.