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shocking

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﹒Causing a feeling of surprise and dismay or horror.

﹒Extremely bad, unpleasant, or offensive.

Examples

﹒The news of the sudden closure of the factory was truly shocking to the entire community.

﹒It is shocking how much the city has changed in just a few short years.

﹒The documentary revealed some shocking details about the environmental impact of the industry.

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