shocking
v.v. very surprising, upsetting, or difficult to believe. You use this when something is so bad or unexpected that it makes you feel a strong sense of disbelief.
v. causing a feeling of intense surprise, horror, or disgust. Often used to describe events or behaviors that violate social or moral expectations.
The news about the accident was truly shocking.
The documentary revealed some shocking facts about how much plastic ends up in the ocean every day.
The sudden resignation of the prime minister was a shocking development that left the entire country questioning the stability of the current government.
From shock + -ing.
Commonly used as a gradable adjective with intensifiers like 'absolutely' or 'truly'.
I was shocking by the newsI was shocked by the newsLearners often confuse the -ing adjective (the cause) with the -ed adjective (the feeling).