staggering

[stag-uh-ring]

adjective

1. tending to stagger or overwhelm.

   a staggering amount of money required in the initial investment.

ˈstaggering

/ ˈstæɡərɪŋ /

adjective

1. astounding or overwhelming; shocking

   a staggering increase in demand

Other Word Forms

• staggeringly adverb
• unstaggering adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ˈstaggering¹

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

Related Words

• amazing 
• astonishing 
• astounding 
• mind-boggling 
• shocking 
• stunning