jolted
Jarred with force
Jolted is the past tense of jolt—to shake or jar suddenly, as from impact or shock.
A bus jolts when it hits a pothole; passengers are jolted from their seats.
The word extends to emotional or mental shocks: The news jolted her out of complacency.
He was jolted awake by the alarm.
Caught unawares
- alarmedFeeling sudden fear
- shockedDeeply startled or appalled
- shakenDisturbed or agitated
- rattledDisturbed and unsettled
spooked · stunned · taken aback · unnerved · disconcerted · frightened · dismayed · aghast
Abrupt pulling motion
- lurchAbrupt unsteady movement
- bumpSlight collision or protrusion
- jarWide-mouthed storage vessel
- jostlePush roughly against
jounce · shake · bounce · rattle · thrust · shove · impact · collision
Disturbed or agitated
- disturbedEmotionally or mentally unsettled
- unsettledNot yet resolved
- rockedMoved rhythmically back and forth
- traumatizedEmotionally damaged by experience
blindsided · staggered · reeling · devastated · upended · thrown · disoriented · taken aback
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- boostUpward push or increase
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
invigorate · recharge · stimulant · buzz · wake-up call · shot · kickstart · second wind
surprised
Caught unawares
rattled · spooked · stunned · taken aback · unnerved · disconcerted · frightened · dismayed · aghast · flustered
jerk
Abrupt pulling motion
jostle · jounce · shake · bounce · rattle · thrust · shove · impact · collision · whiplash
shaken
Disturbed or agitated
- disturbedEmotionally or mentally unsettled
- unsettledNot yet resolved
- rockedMoved rhythmically back and forth
traumatized · blindsided · staggered · reeling · devastated · upended · thrown · disoriented · taken aback · floored
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- boostUpward push or increase
revitalize · invigorate · recharge · stimulant · buzz · wake-up call · shot · kickstart · second wind · pick-me-up
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- zapDestroy suddenly with energy
- electrocuteKill by electricity
- surgeSudden powerful increase
current · volt · discharge · static · taser · defibrillator · live wire · spark · tingle · convulse
joltedunagitated
Not disturbed or upset
undisturbed · composed · unshaken · soothed · reassured
- jolting awakeSudden sharp awakening
- sudden jolt