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

  • (..) 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