B1adjectiveemotionsmedia
US/ˈʃɑː.kɪŋ/
UK/ˈʃɒk.ɪŋ/
very surprising and upsetting, or morally offensive
In context
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone in the town.
It is shocking that so many children still go hungry.
The film contains some shocking scenes of violence.
Words that go with shocking
adjective + noun
- shocking newsThe shocking news spread quickly online.
- shocking discoveryPolice made a shocking discovery in the basement.
- shocking behaviorHis shocking behavior embarrassed his family.
- shocking truthThe report revealed the shocking truth about the company.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely shockingThe state of the kitchen was absolutely shocking.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I was very shocking when I heard it.Correct: I was very shocked when I heard it.