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startling

British pronunciation/stˈɑːtlɪŋ/
American pronunciation/ˈstɑɹtɫɪŋ/
startling
[ADJECTIVE]
1

causing sudden surprise, astonishment, or alarm

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Examples
1Right in the middle of the review is a left-handed compliment: the critic praises the actor for his "startling career departure."
2The numbers are startling.
3The results were startling.
4His all-round contribution to Flamengo’s season is startling.
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