shocking

(shäk)

adjective

  1. having an effect like that of a heavy blow or shock; staggering: the shocking news of his death
    1. highly offensive to good taste, propriety, etc.; extremely revolting
    2. very bad

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See shocking in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Highly disturbing emotionally.
  2. Highly offensive; indecent or distasteful.
  3. Very vivid or intense in tone: shocking pink.

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  • shockˈing·ly adverb

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