shocking
gb/ʃˈɑkɪŋ/ us/ʃˈɑkɪŋ/
B2
Inglés
~ 8300
megdöbbentő, megrázó, sokkoló, felháborító, botrányos, elfogadhatatlan, szörnyű, borzalmas, csapnivaló, pocsék, szánalmas, tragikus, rikító
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
it is shocking that [clause]
The news of the explosion was shocking to everyone in the city.
A robbanás híre az egész várost megrázta.
Her sudden resignation came as a shocking surprise to her colleagues.
Hirtelen lemondása megdöbbentő meglepetés volt a kollégái számára.
The documentary contained shocking images of the disaster zone.
It was shocking to learn how many children were affected by the scandal.
The report reveals the shocking truth about how the company treated its staff.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The accident was shocking for the whole family.
A baleset az egész családot megrázta.
It is shocking that so many people lost their homes.
Megdöbbentő, hogy ilyen sok ember elvesztette az otthonát.
The video showed shocking scenes from the war.
The teacher's sudden death was shocking for the students.
The story in the newspaper was shocking and very sad.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *shocking* for pleasant surprises. In everyday English, *shocking* is almost always negative. For a good surprise, people say *amazing*, *wonderful*, or *incredible*, not *shocking*.
Significado
very surprising and upsetting
Colocaciones
shocking news
|shocking revelation
|shocking discovery
|shocking crime
|shocking footage
|shocking story
Sinónimos
appalling (Emphasizes how horrifying or extremely upsetting something is, often with moral judgment.)
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stunning (Can mean very surprising, but is often positive; 'shocking' is usually negative.)
Antónimos
unsurprising (Describes something that does not cause surprise or shock.)
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reassuring (Describes something that makes you feel calmer instead of shocked or upset.)
Temas
emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Making you feel very surprised and upset, often because something bad has happened.
Causing very strong surprise, upset, or disbelief, often because something is extremely unexpected, disturbing, or wrong.
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
shocking [behavior/action/practice]
The company's shocking treatment of its workers led to public protests.
A cég dolgozóival szembeni felháborító bánásmód nyilvános tiltakozásokhoz vezetett.
They uncovered shocking abuses in the care home.
Felháborító visszaélésekre derítettek fényt az idősotthonban.
It is shocking that corruption at this level has been ignored for so long.
The politician made a shocking remark about refugees during the interview.
The report highlights the shocking conditions in the prison system.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
His rude comments were shocking and hurt many people.
Durva megjegyzései felháborítóak voltak, és sok embert megbántottak.
The animals were kept in shocking conditions.
Az állatokat felháborító körülmények között tartották.
It is shocking that some children do not have enough food.
Her shocking behavior upset everyone at the party.
They spoke about the shocking injustice in the legal system.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse *shocking* with *shocked*. *Shocking* describes the thing that is very bad or offensive (a shocking comment), while *shocked* describes the person who feels bad or surprised (I was shocked by his comment).
Significado
morally very bad or offensive
Colocaciones
shocking behavior
|shocking abuse
|shocking injustice
|shocking negligence
|shocking treatment
|shocking lack of respect
Sinónimos
outrageous (Adds a sense that the behavior makes people angry as well as shocked.)
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disgraceful (Focuses on shame and loss of respect, not just surprise.)
Antónimos
acceptable (Means not especially good but allowed or within normal limits, the opposite of 'shocking' behavior.)
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admirable (Describes behavior that people respect and praise, the moral opposite of 'shocking'.)
Temas
ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definición
Very wrong or bad in a moral way; not acceptable to people.
Extremely bad, offensive, or unacceptable according to moral or social standards.
B2
INFORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
shocking [service/weather/performance]
The hotel room was in a shocking state when we arrived.
Amikor megérkeztünk, a hotelszoba borzalmas állapotban volt.
The internet connection here is shocking; I keep losing the signal.
Itt pocsék az internetkapcsolat; folyton elmegy a jel.
Their customer service is absolutely shocking, and I would never use them again.
The team's defending last night was shocking.
We had shocking weather for the entire holiday.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The food at that restaurant was shocking.
Abban az étteremben pocsék volt az étel.
My exam result was shocking, so I will study more next time.
Pocsék lett a vizsgaeredményem, ezért legközelebb többet fogok tanulni.
The bathrooms were in a shocking state and very dirty.
The Wi‑Fi in this café is shocking.
We had shocking traffic on the way home.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think *shocking* here always involves surprise, but in informal British English it often just means 'extremely bad' without strong surprise. It is also usually negative, not a general intensifier like *very*.
Significado
extremely bad in quality
Colocaciones
shocking weather
|shocking service
|shocking performance
|shocking state
|shocking conditions
|shocking excuse
Sinónimos
terrible (Very common everyday word; *shocking* can sound a bit stronger or more emotional.)
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dreadful (Similar strength; often slightly more formal or British-sounding than *terrible*.)
Antónimos
excellent (Direct opposite in terms of quality; describes something very good.)
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decent (Means acceptable or okay, which contrasts with the very bad quality implied by *shocking*.)
Temas
daily life
|quality
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very, very bad in quality or level.
Extremely bad in quality or degree; very poor, unpleasant, or disappointing.
C1
4
rikító
B2
Patrón de uso:
shocking [color]
She wore a dress in shocking pink that turned every head in the room.
Rikító rózsaszín ruhát viselt, amely minden tekintetet magára vont a teremben.
He dyed his hair a shocking shade of green for the festival.
A fesztiválra rikító zöldre festette a haját.
The artist used shocking orange on the walls to create a bold effect.
Her shocking purple lipstick clashed with the rest of her outfit.
The car was painted a shocking yellow that was impossible to miss.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She bought a shocking pink jacket.
Rikító rózsaszín dzsekit vett.
His shoes are a shocking green color.
A cipője rikító zöld.
The walls were painted a shocking yellow.
I do not like such shocking colors on clothes.
Her shocking red hair was easy to see in the crowd.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think *shocking* here always includes moral judgment. In this sense it often only means 'very bright and strong in color', though it can suggest the color is a bit too much.
Significado
extremely bright, intense color
Colocaciones
shocking pink
|shocking orange
|shocking yellow
|shocking hair color
|shocking shade of red
Sinónimos
neon (Often used before a color (neon pink) to mean very bright, especially in fashion or design.)
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garish (Describes colors that are not only bright but also in bad taste.)
Antónimos
subtle (Describes colors that are gentle, soft, and not eye‑catching.)
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muted (Describes colors that are soft and not very bright.)
Temas
appearance
|fashion
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very strong and bright in color and easy to see from far away.
Very bright and intense in color, in a way that is attention‑grabbing and may be considered unpleasant.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
shocking
AFI
GB/ʃˈɑkɪŋ/
US/ʃˈɑkɪŋ/
Sílabas y acento
shock - ing (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (shock)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: shocking
- Comparative: shockinger
- Superlative: shockingest
Familia de palabras
Forms
shockinger
adjective
shockingest
adjective
Core family
Related words
shocker
noun
Expresiones
a shocking waste (of [something])
1/ə ʃˈɑkɪŋ wˈeɪst əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
extremely bad and unnecessary waste
A very bad and unnecessary use of money, time, or another valuable thing.
Ejemplos
- Leaving the lights on all night is a shocking waste of electricity.
- Throwing away so much good food is a shocking waste.
- It would be a shocking waste of talent if she gave up music.
in a shocking state
1/ˈɪn ə ʃˈɑkɪŋ stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
in very bad condition
In very bad condition; not clean, not working well, or badly cared for.
Ejemplos
- The toilets were in a shocking state after the concert.
- This house is in a shocking state and needs a lot of work.
- The road is in a shocking state and full of holes.
it's shocking that
1/ˈɪts ʃˈɑkɪŋ ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
expressing strong disapproval or surprise
Used to say that a situation is very bad or surprising and you strongly do not like it.
Ejemplos
- It's shocking that so many people still live without clean water.
- It's shocking that the problem was ignored for years.
- It's shocking that nobody tried to help her.
shocking pink
1/ʃˈɑkɪŋ pˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
extremely bright pink color
A very strong, bright pink color that is easy to see and looks very intense.
Ejemplos
- She walked in wearing shocking pink high heels.
- They painted the nursery shocking pink, which surprised their friends.
- His backpack is shocking pink, so you can spot him instantly.