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

  • (..) Come on, you guys. Stop it. Give it back. Come on. We'll try over there. Excuse me. ls this where we meet his teacher? - Look who's out of the anemone. - Yes, shocking, l know. - Look who's out of the anemone. - Yes, shocking, l know. - Marty? - Marlin. - Bob. - Ted. Phil. Hey, you're a clownfish. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo