Definitions for shocking
ˈʃɒk ɪŋshock·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lurid, shockingadjective

   glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

   "lurid details of the accident"

2. disgraceful, scandalous, shameful, shockingadjective

   giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

   "scandalous behavior"; "the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt"- Thackeray; "the most shocking book of its time"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. shockingadjective

   Inspiring shock; startling

2. shockingadjective

   Unusually obscene or lewd

3. shockingadjective

   Extremely bad

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1. shocking

   Shocking refers to something that causes intense surprise, disgust, horror, or offense, often due to it being unexpected or unconventional. It could relate to an event, action, behavior, news, or revelation that departs drastically from normal standards or expectations.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Shocking

   of Shock

2. Shockingadjective

   causing to shake or tremble, as by a blow; especially, causing to recoil with horror or disgust; extremely offensive or disgusting

Anagrams for shocking »

1. chokings

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of shocking in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of shocking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of shocking in a Sentence

1. The Academy:

   Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television, mr. Rock, we apologize to you for what you experienced on our stage, and thank you for your resilience in that moment. We also apologize to our nominees, guests and viewers for what transpired during what should have been a celebratory event.

2. Andrew Cuomo:

   Total hospitalization is down. Good news. Net change is down, intubations is down and new hospitalizations are down, so it's a good day across the plate, the number of deaths are down -- 139. At a different time and place, if I had that news to deliver, that would be incredibly shocking to people. Only in this environment it is not shocking and relative to where we were, it's good news.

3. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal:

   It has been shocking to see reports of the alleged activities taking place at Planned Parenthood facilities across the country. Planned Parenthood does not represent the values of the people of Louisiana and shows a fundamental disrespect for human life. It has become clear that this is not an organization that is worthy of receiving public assistance from the state.

4. Attorney Dys:

   It’s shocking to me that we’ve gotten to a point in society where we have atheists suing pastors for crosses erected on church property.

5. Juan Carlos Rivera:

   Right before the incident happened, I loved it, i went ahead and went all the way to a Life Scout until this incident happened. I left because it was just shocking.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=shocking
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Shocking
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shocking