dreadful shock

Examples (10)

• The news of his sudden death came as a dreadful shock to everyone.
• She experienced a dreadful shock when she discovered her house had been burgled.
• The accident was a dreadful shock, but thankfully, no one was seriously injured.
• He received a dreadful shock upon learning about the company's unexpected bankruptcy.
• The family was still reeling from the dreadful shock of the loss.
• Witnessing the event was a dreadful shock that left her speechless.
• The sheer horror of the situation delivered a dreadful shock to his system.
• The unexpected results of the election came as a dreadful shock to the political establishment.
• She described the dreadful shock of realizing her passport was missing just before her flight.
• The sudden closure of the factory was a dreadful shock to the local community.