star·tling 
/ˈstɑɚtl̟ɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈstɑɚtl̟ɪŋ/ adjective [more startling; most startling] : very surprising, shocking, or frightening
▪ Startling new evidence/facts came to light during the trial. ▪ He made a startling discovery/revelation. ▪ It is a city of startling contrasts.
▪ Startling new evidence/facts came to light during the trial. ▪ He made a startling discovery/revelation. ▪ It is a city of startling contrasts.
— star·tling·ly adverb
▪ startlingly loud noises ▪ The prediction was startlingly accurate.
▪ startlingly loud noises ▪ The prediction was startlingly accurate.
