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Shocking Definition & Meaning

1. Causing surprise or disbelief due to being unexpected or extreme.

Example: The news of the sudden death of the beloved actor was shocking to his fans.

2. Causing strong emotional reactions such as horror, disgust, or outrage.

Example: The video of animal abuse was shocking and sparked widespread condemnation.

3. Having a strong impact on the senses, especially visually or audibly.

Example: The bright neon lights of the city at night were shocking to the rural visitor.

4. Being highly offensive or inappropriate, often in terms of language or behavior.

Example: The comedian's jokes were shocking and caused many audience members to walk out.

5. Being of poor quality or condition, often in terms of appearance or performance.

Example: The state of the old building was shocking, with peeling paint and broken windows.

Examples of the word shocking used in sentences.

  • The sudden death of his best friend was highly shocking for Tom.
  • The sudden explosion was quite shocking for the residents of that locality.
  • The high prices of the products in the mall were quite shocking for me.
  • The news of the car accident was shocking for everyone.
  • The teacher's announcement of a surprise test was shocking for the students.
  • It's shocking how much trash people leave behind at the beach, we need to do better at cleaning up after ourselves.
  • I found it very shocking when I saw the condition of the restaurant's kitchen.
  • The news of the sudden earthquake was shocking to everyone in the city.
  • The price of the car was absolutely shocking, I wasn't expecting it to be that high.
  • The ending of the movie was quite shocking, it made me jump out of my seat.
  • The graphic images of the aftermath of the earthquake were shocking and heart-wrenching.
  • Watching the documentary on animal cruelty was quite shocking and it made me realize the importance of animal welfare.
  • The revelation of the company's fraudulent activities came as a shocking blow to its shareholders.
  • It was quite shocking to see the level of pollution in the river despite the government's claims of cleaning it up.
  • The sudden news of his resignation was truly shocking to all of us at the office.
  • The amount of plastic pollution in our oceans is absolutely shocking.
  • It was a shocking revelation when she found out her best friend had been lying to her all along.
  • The news of the massive layoffs at the company was shocking to everyone.
  • The plot twist in the movie's ending was incredibly shocking, leaving the audience in awe.
  • The footage of the earthquake's devastation was truly shocking.
  • The vivid details of the crime scene, including the victim's injuries, were shocking to the police officers.
  • The news of the sudden earthquake was shocking and deeply concerning for the entire nation.
  • The footage of the violent clash between the protesters and the police was truly shocking and disturbing to watch.
  • The revelation of the politician's involvement in the corruption scandal was a shocking blow to his supporters.
  • The research findings on the harmful effects of excessive screen time on children were quite shocking to many parents.
  • The sudden revelation of the company's fraudulent practices was truly shocking.
  • It was shocking to see the state of poverty and homelessness in the downtown area.
  • The news of the terrorist attack was shocking, and left the nation in mourning.
  • The graphic images of animal cruelty in the documentary were absolutely shocking and difficult to watch.
  • The corruption scandal involving high-profile politicians was nothing short of shocking.
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