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.
(..) where I could lie down. I'm just warming it up. Are you making me an indecent proposal? - Everything's indecent in this world. - I think so too. It's quite shocking. I called George tonight. And what? Nothing. I just phoned him to say hello or times and hang up. Kiss me. (..)1981 To Kill a Cop