staggering

/stˈæɡəɹɪŋ/

/ˈstæɡɝˌɪŋ/

staggering

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

overwhelming or shocking in magnitude, extent, or effect

Examples

1. The impact of food waste on our community, our economy, and our environment is staggering.

2. The sheer variety of exoplanets is staggering.

3. The scale of FedEx and UPS’ operations in these relatively small cities is staggering.

4. This number in itself is staggering.