Define shocking. shocking synonyms, shocking pronunciation, shocking translation, English dictionary definition of shocking. adj. 1. Highly disturbing emotionally.
Definition of shocking adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
You can say that something is shocking if you think that it is morally wrong. It is shocking that nothing was said.
adjective giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation “the most shocking book of its time” synonyms: disgraceful, scandalous, shameful immoral deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong