shocking

Definition

  • adjective: very surprising and upsetting or causing a sudden feeling of horror or disgust
  • adjective: extremely startling, distressing, or offensive
  • synonyms: horrible, horrific, ghastly

Examples

  • The fact that he was married to another woman was a 'shocking' discovery. = It was 'shocking' to discover that he was married to another woman.

  • The number of young teenagers who smoke is 'shocking'.

  • The building is in a 'shocking' state.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and bleeding on the cobblestones. I am lucky to be alive. I heard this all began in Littlefinger's brothel. High Septon, this is a rather shocking thing to hear. I tend to both the highest born and the lowliest amongst us. Even prostitutes may earn the mercy of the Mother. A man's private affairs (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3