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Definition of Shocking
1. Adjective. Glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism. "Lurid details of the accident"
2. Adjective. Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation. "The most shocking book of its time"
Exact synonyms: Disgraceful, Scandalous, Shameful
Similar to: Immoral
Derivative terms: Scandal, Scandalousness, Shamefulness
Similar to: Immoral
Derivative terms: Scandal, Scandalousness, Shamefulness
Definition of Shocking
1. a. Causing to shake or tremble, as by a blow; especially, causing to recoil with horror or disgust; extremely offensive or disgusting.
Definition of Shocking
1. Adjective. Inspiring shock; startling ¹
2. Adjective. Unusually obscene or lewd ¹
3. Adjective. (colloquial) Extremely bad ¹
4. Verb. (present participle of shock) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shocking
1. shock [v] - See also: shock