Answer: startled

AnswerCrossword Clue
STARTLEDFrightened.
startledCause (a person or animal) to feel sudden shock or alarm
startledSTARTLE, to frighten or surprise
STARTLEDFrightened suddenly
STARTLEDShocked
STARTLEDAll shook up
STARTLEDCaught unaware
STARTLEDGiven a turn
STARTLEDCaught off guard.
STARTLEDAstounded.
STARTLEDFrightened
STARTLEDMade jump, maybe
STARTLEDSurprised
STARTLEDShook up
STARTLEDCaught by surprise
STARTLEDSurprised, as by a loud noise
STARTLEDSnuck up on, perhaps
STARTLEDCaught off guard
STARTLEDMade jump