shocking
adjective
causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
unshocking
-
a word derived from
shocking.
Example Sentences
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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
Behind the unshocking sensationalism, the whole mentality is merely wacky.
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2012
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
