shocking

Definition of Shocking in English :

1. lurid, shocking

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

Example Sentences:
'lurid details of the accident'

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

Example Sentences:
'scandalous behavior'
'the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt'
'the most shocking book of its time'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Shocking

adjective

1.

causing shock, horror, or disgust

2. shocking pink

3. informal

very bad or terrible

shocking weather

adjective

1.

having an effect like that of a heavy blow or shock; staggering

the shocking news of his death

2.

a.

highly offensive to good taste, propriety, etc.; extremely revolting

b.

very bad

adj.

1. Highly disturbing emotionally.

2. Highly offensive; indecent or distasteful.

3. Very vivid or intense in tone: shocking pink.