Definition of shocking
: extremely startling, distressing, or offensive
- shocking news
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Examples of shocking in a Sentence
The number of young teenagers who smoke is shocking.
a shocking waste of money
The building is in a shocking state.
Recent Examples of shocking from the Web
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Watching the water waste in the U.S. is shocking, Dermer said.
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Though the report’s conclusions might not be shocking, its very publication is groundbreaking in an administration that has routinely denied climate change exists, let alone that it’s caused by our own actions.
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The case is truly bizarre, and the shocking details are enough to make Evil Genius worth watching.
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Some of the most shocking details to arise from the murders were how the cousins allegedly disposed of their victims’ bodies.
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In the aftermath of the Valentine’s Day slayings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida, an astounded nation wakes up to read the shocking details on another mass shooter.
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For Gervais’ ailing patients, though, the reality was shocking — and life-threatening: Gervais was an itinerant, entirely fake doctor, prosecutors say.
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In a shocking development, Nikki Bella revealed that WWE star Dolph Ziggler, who dated prior to Bella's relationship with Cena, wants to marry her.
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Though really, this shouldn’t be shocking, considering being polite, kind and helpful are all key tenants to good southern hospitality.
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First Known Use of shocking
1655
shocking Synonyms
Synonyms
abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, sickening, ugly;
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed (also blest), desirable, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable (or likeable), luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, welcome;
Related Words
disagreeable, dislikable (also dislikeable), unpleasant;
contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful;
unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome;
shocking, sick, sickish, sickly, terrible, unspeakable, vile;
SHOCKING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of shocking for English Language Learners
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: very surprising and upsetting or causing a sudden feeling of horror or disgust
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: very bad
SHOCKING Defined for Kids
Definition of shocking for Students
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: causing surprise, horror, or disgust
- shocking news
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: being intense or bright in color
- shocking pink boots
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