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staggering

American  
[stag-uh-ring] / ˈstæg ə rɪŋ /

adjective

  1. tending to stagger or overwhelm.

    a staggering amount of money required in the initial investment.
ˈstaggering British  
/ ˈstæɡərɪŋ /

adjective

  1. astounding or overwhelming; shocking

    a staggering increase in demand
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Other Word Forms

  • staggeringly adverb
  • unstaggering adjective

Etymology

Origin of staggering

First recorded in 1555–65; stagger + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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From MarketWatch

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From BBC

Yokoyama said the amount was "staggering" and he was "lost for words".

From BBC

The disparity between the two names reached its most extreme point in 10 years on Feb. 3, when Microsoft’s stock traded at a staggering 6.8-point discount to Alphabet’s.

From MarketWatch

"It's an absolutely staggering amount," said Yokoyama, adding that he was lost for words to express his gratitude.

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