a little shocking

Frequency: 6.225.3 per million words

Weakener indicating a small degree.

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Examples (10)

  • The news was a little shocking at first.
  • His behavior was a little shocking, considering the circumstances.
  • The ending of the film was a little shocking but thought-provoking.
  • It's a little shocking how quickly things can change.
  • The initial results were a little shocking to the researchers.
  • The price of the item was a little shocking for its quality.
  • Her directness can be a little shocking to some people.
  • The statistics on poverty were a little shocking to read.
  • The sheer scale of the disaster was a little shocking.
  • The revelation was a little shocking, but ultimately true.