shocking
Translation
shocking, appalling, outrageous
Examples
The news was truly shocking.
The news was truly shocking.
It's shocking how much prices have risen.
It's shocking how much prices have risen.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) shocking ((noun)) describing something that causes shock The news was truly shocking.
((It is)) shocking ((that/how...)) used to say that something is very surprising or morally wrong It's shocking how much prices have risen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appalling, dreadful, outrageous; Antonyms: pleasant, delightful, reassuring
Etymology
From the verb 'shock'. The '-ing' suffix forms the present participle, used here as an adjective to describe something that causes shock.
Memory Tips
If something is 'shocking', it gives you a shock. The '-ing' form describes the thing causing the feeling, while '-ed' describes the person feeling it.