shocking

CEFRB2

/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Very surprising, upsetting, or unacceptable.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Extremely bad.

Examples

  • An opinion is shocking only if it is a conviction.

  • His nonsensical behavior is shocking.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Unusually obscene or lewd.

  2. Inspiring shock; startling.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. present participle and gerund of shock

More examples

In context

  • What a shocking calamity!

  • We terrorize millions of vulnerable and defenseless animals daily with painful shockings, beatings, brandings, […]

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The news about the terrible accident was absolutely blank and left everyone in tears.

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Origin

adjective

From shock + -ing.