startling

(verb) to stimulate to action . Synonyms: startle, galvanize, galvanise. Examples: "..startled him awake." "Galvanized into action."

(verb) move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm. Synonyms: startle, jump, start. Example: "She startled when i walked into the room."

(adj) so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm. Examples: "Sydney's startling new opera house." "Startling news." "Startling earthquake shocks."