shocking
Meaning
The term "shocking" describes something that causes a strong emotional reaction, often due to its unexpected or disturbing nature.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "shocking" with "shocked," which describes the feeling of surprise rather than the quality of the event.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
took
a
short
walk
to
the
small
caf
é
on
Elm
Street
because
I
needed
a
break
from
work
.
When
I
sat
down
,
I
noticed
a
bright
painting
on
the
wall
that
had
a
shocking
combination
of
pink
and
green
.
The
caf
é
owner
told
me
it
was
painted
by
a
local
student
and
that
people
often
stopped
to
take
pictures
.
Seeing
how
much
attention
the
painting
received
made
me
smile
and
forget
my
busy
day
for
a
while
.
Common Phrases
shocking news
shocking behavior
shocking revelation
Synonyms
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