shocking

/ʃˈɒkɪŋ/

/ˈʃɑkɪŋ/

shocking

unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief

synonyms : lurid

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

Examples

1. Her shocking autobiography is about to hit the streets.

2. Her face turned pale when she heard the shocking news.

3. The news is shocking, but we may find out that the stories we've heard so far are just the tip of the iceberg.

4. The numbers were shocking.