Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Causing a strong feeling of surprise, horror, or disgust.
Shocking
/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
A shocking business.
This news was obviously shocking.
'As though I had been saying something shocking, thought Lenina.
Etymology:
Derived from the verb shock, which comes from Middle French choquer (to jolt or strike) and Middle Dutch schocken (to shake), and dates back to the late 16th century.
Usage Statistics:
45 mentions per 1 million words 
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