shocking
IPA: ʃˈɑkɪŋ
noun
- The application of an electric shock.
adjective
- Inspiring shock; startling.
- Unusually obscene or lewd.
- (colloquial) Extremely bad.
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Examples of "shocking" in Sentences
- The news of the tragic accident was shocking to everyone in the small town
- The sudden resignation of the CEO was a shocking development for the company
- The documentary revealed shocking details about the corrupt practices of the government
- The actor's scandalous behavior was the most shocking part of the awards ceremony
- The results of the study were so shocking that they made headlines around the world
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