Significado em português

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UK/["/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/"]/

Significado de Shocking

that offends or upsets people; that is morally wrong

In simple words: Very surprising or upsetting.

Shocking em uma frase

  • shocking behaviour
  • shocking news
  • It is shocking that they involved children in the crime.
  • a shocking waste of money
  • a deeply shocking and painful discovery
  • Today we reveal the shocking truth about heroin addiction among the young.
  • The house was left in a shocking state.

Como usar Shocking

Use 'shocking' to describe something that causes strong emotions. More common in neutral contexts; avoid overuse in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a 'shock' like a sudden jolt, like when you touch a battery.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Shocking

Synonyms for Shocking

Opposites of Shocking

Common mistakes with Shocking

  • Confused with 'shocked' which describes a feeling.
  • Used interchangeably with 'surprising', ignoring emotional weight.
  • Misused in contexts that are not serious enough.

Compare Shocking with Astonishing, Stunning

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Perguntas frequentes sobre Shocking

O que significa Shocking?

Very surprising or upsetting.

O que significa Shocking em português?

Very surprising or upsetting.

Qual é a definição de Shocking?

that offends or upsets people; that is morally wrong

Como se usa Shocking em uma frase?

shocking behaviour

Pode dar outro exemplo de Shocking?

shocking news

Quais são os sinônimos de Shocking?

Algumas alternativas comuns são astonishing, astonishing, startling, appalling, stunning.

Qual é o oposto de Shocking?

Significados opostos incluem expected, predictable, normal.

Que palavras combinam com Shocking?

Costuma combinar com be, seem, sound, extremely, fairly, very, to.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Shocking?

Confused with 'shocked' which describes a feeling. Used interchangeably with 'surprising', ignoring emotional weight. Misused in contexts that are not serious enough.

Como se pronuncia Shocking?

US: /["/ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar Shocking?

Use 'shocking' to describe something that causes strong emotions. More common in neutral contexts; avoid overuse in casual conversations.

Qual é o nível CEFR de Shocking?

"Shocking" está no nível B2 da escala CEFR.