Shocking (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The celebrity's shocking behavior at the awards ceremony made headlines the next morning.
- The politician's scandalous affair with a staffer was shocking to many voters who had previously admired her.
- The company's shameful treatment of its employees was publicly exposed by several ex-workers.
- The infamous dictator's wicked regime was marked by shocking human rights abuses and violence.
- The documentary exposed the shocking mistreatment of animals at the factory farm, sparking outrage among viewers.
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Meaning 2
Glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism; "lurid details of the accident".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The news report included shocking footage of the natural disaster that left many viewers disturbed.
- The tabloid's shocking headlines were designed to grab attention and sell papers, rather than provide accurate information.
- The documentary's shocking exposé of the company's wrongdoings led to widespread outrage and calls for reform.
- The crime scene was a shocking sight, with evidence of violence and destruction scattered everywhere.
- The shocking testimony of the whistleblower revealed a culture of corruption and deceit within the organization.