be shocking

Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words

Used to state that something is factually shocking.

shockingVERBS + shocking

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Examples (10)

  • The news of the accident was absolutely shocking.
  • His behavior at the party was quite shocking.
  • The level of corruption in that organization is shocking.
  • It was shocking to hear about her sudden departure.
  • The company's decision to lay off so many employees was shocking.
  • The sheer audacity of the crime was shocking.
  • Her lack of empathy was shocking to witness.
  • The images from the conflict zone are shocking.
  • The sudden reversal of policy was shocking to many.
  • His disregard for safety regulations was shocking.