schockierend
Translation
shocking, appalling
Examples
Die Nachricht war schockierend.
The news was shocking.
Er erzählte eine schockierende Geschichte.
He told a shocking story.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicative adjective: ((sth.)) is shocking. The news was shocking.
before a noun: a shocking ((noun)). He told a shocking story.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erschütternd, entsetzlich; Antonyms: beruhigend, erfreulich
Etymology
From the verb 'schockieren' (to shock), which comes from French 'choquer'. The '-end' suffix forms the present participle, often used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of an electric 'shock'. Something that is 'schockierend' gives you a mental shock.