Definitions
- Describing a sudden and unexpected reaction to a loud noise or sudden movement. - Referring to a sudden and involuntary physical response to an unexpected event. - Talking about a sudden and brief feeling of fear or shock caused by an unexpected event.
- Referring to an unexpected event or situation that causes a positive or negative emotional reaction. - Describing a feeling of amazement or astonishment caused by an unexpected event. - Talking about an unexpected gift, visit, or event that brings joy or excitement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve unexpected events or situations.
- 2Both can cause a physical or emotional response.
- 3Both can be positive or negative experiences.
- 4Both are related to emotions and feelings.
- 5Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Startle is caused by a sudden and unexpected event, while surprise can be caused by both expected and unexpected events.
- 2Intensity: Startle is a sudden and brief feeling of fear or shock, while surprise can be a more prolonged feeling of amazement or astonishment.
- 3Emotion: Startle is often associated with fear or shock, while surprise can be associated with joy, excitement, or other emotions.
- 4Physical Response: Startle often involves a physical response such as jumping or flinching, while surprise may not have a physical response.
- 5Expectation: Startle is unexpected, while surprise can be either expected or unexpected.
Remember this!
Startle and surprise are both related to unexpected events or situations, but they differ in their intensity, emotion, and physical response. Startle is a sudden and brief feeling of fear or shock caused by an unexpected event, often involving a physical response. Surprise is a feeling of amazement or astonishment caused by an unexpected event, which can be positive or negative and may not involve a physical response.
