sound shocking

Frequency: 6.535.1 per million words

Used to describe something that sounds shocking when heard or read about.

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Examples (10)

  • The news that he had been arrested sounded shocking to everyone.
  • When I heard the details of the accident, it sounded shocking.
  • Her sudden resignation sounded shocking given her recent promotion.
  • The story of the betrayal sounded shocking to the point of disbelief.
  • The allegations of corruption in the government sounded shocking.
  • It sounded shocking that they would treat their loyal employees that way.
  • The proposal to cut funding for essential services sounded shocking.
  • When he described the conditions in the prison, it sounded shocking.
  • The idea of such a drastic change sounded shocking at first.
  • The witness's testimony, when read aloud, sounded shocking.