shocking
adjective
causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
unshocking
-
a word derived from
shocking.
Example Sentences
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Performing it is a way to combat the fear that, as Berger wrote, the things we are shocked by will come to seem like unshocking representatives of the “general human condition.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2018
The fuss generated by Taylor Swift’s really quite unshocking clip for Bad Blood and Rihanna’s really quite horrible one for Bitch Better Have My Money wasn’t just made up by the media.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 13, 2015
In a completely unshocking twist, Kristy, the professional model, wins the modeling contract.
From Time ● Jan. 15, 2013
It’s actually thoroughly unshocking for this venerated organization to pull such a crass, insensitive move.
From Salon ● May 30, 2012
The Poets and Players would soon find themselves oblig'd to restrain their licentious Conduct, reform the Theatre, and present to the Town, if not instructive, at least inoffensive and unshocking Diversions.
From Essay upon Wit by Joseph Addison
