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Definitions

shocking

[shok-ing] / ˈʃɒk ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
outrageous; very surprising
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appalling awful disgraceful disgusting disquieting distressing dreadful ghastly heinous horrible horrific horrifying shameful terrible ugly
STRONG
burning crying foul glaring nauseating revolting sickening stupefying
WEAK
abominable atrocious desperate detestable direful fearful formidable frightful hateful hideous loathsome monstrous odious offensive repulsive scandalous unspeakable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attractive comforting good lovely nice pleasant pleasing respectable wonderful
STRONG
delightful
WEAK
calming soothing

Example Sentences

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"The fact that nobody had noticed he was missing for two weeks. It was shocking, we couldn't believe it was happening."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s been a shocking eight years since The Chats released “Smoko,” but crowds in Indio will find it’s aged like fine wine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It was a shocking attack on European democracies.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

The Bruins delivered a shocking 79-51 defeat to perennial power South Carolina.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It was a shocking request and of no possible physical comfort or medical benefit to Lincoln, but Dr. Leale allowed it.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson