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Shocking: meaning, definitions and examples

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shocking

 

[ ˈʃɒkɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

reaction

Causing intense surprise, disgust, or disbelief.

Synonyms

appalling, astonishing, outrageous

Examples of usage

  • The news of the scandal was shocking to everyone involved.
  • Her behavior at the party was shocking and inappropriate.
Context #2 | Adjective

impact

Having a strong effect on the emotions; causing a strong emotional reaction.

Synonyms

startling, striking, stunning

Examples of usage

  • The documentary had a shocking impact on the viewers.
  • The sudden loss of a loved one can be truly shocking.

Translations

Translations of the word "shocking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chocante

🇮🇳 चौंकाने वाला

🇩🇪 schockierend

🇮🇩 mengejutkan

🇺🇦 шокуючий

🇵🇱 szokujący

🇯🇵 衝撃的な (しょうげきてきな)

🇫🇷 choquant

🇪🇸 impactante

🇹🇷 şok edici

🇰🇷 충격적인 (chung-gyeokjeog-in)

🇸🇦 صادم (ṣādim)

🇨🇿 šokující

🇸🇰 šokujúci

🇨🇳 令人震惊的 (lìng rén zhènjīng de)

🇸🇮 šokantno

🇮🇸 áfall

🇰🇿 естен тандырарлық

🇬🇪 გამაოგნებელი (gamaognebeli)

🇦🇿 şok edici

🇲🇽 impactante

Word origin

The word 'shocking' originates from the verb 'shock', which can be traced back to the Middle French word 'choquer' meaning 'to collide, strike'. Over time, the term evolved to convey the idea of causing surprise or disgust. The adjectival form 'shocking' emerged in the 17th century, becoming a popular term to describe something that causes intense surprise or emotional impact.

See also: shock, shocked, shocker, shockingly, shocks.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,773, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.