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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shocking

/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does shocking mean?

adjective

Causing a strong feeling of surprise or shock; extremely surprising or disturbing.

Example

"The shocking news of the accident spread quickly through the town."

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