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List of meaning for shocking

causing a feeling of surprise and alarm

lurid, shocking(adj)

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

"lurid details of the accident"

disgraceful, scandalous, shameful, shocking(adj)

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"

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

we all clustered around to hear the shocking news of our colleague's sudden death

causing fear

the shocking appearance of a shark just a few yards off shore

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

the shocking behavior of some rowdies at the dance

extremely disturbing or repellent

a soldier who had witnessed the shocking sight of his best friend being killed

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