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.
(..) I felt like I'd just joined the corps of engineers! We all still here? It's a beautiful story. Do you always enjoy shocking people, Uncle Frank? Honey... I didn't know you were so easily shocked, Randy. I admire your sensibilities, I'm touched. Dad, remember the time (..)1992 Scent of a Woman