shockingly

• Adverb, das betont, dass etwas überraschend, erschreckend oder moralisch anstößig ist. Es kann Adjektive oder Verben näher bestimmen und zeigt an, dass eine Handlung oder Eigenschaft in negativer oder schockierender Weise extrem ist.

An adverb used to emphasize that something is surprising, upsetting, or morally offensive. It can modify adjectives or verbs to indicate that the action or quality is extreme in a negative or startling way.

1. ExtremelyB2informal

   To a very high degree; used to emphasize something surprising or extreme.

   Erstaunlich

   • The movie was shockingly bad.
   • She is shockingly talented for her age.
   • The prices here are shockingly high.

   Synonymeastonishinglyawfullyexceedinglyextremelyincrediblyoutrageouslyterriblyunbelievably

   Antonymebarelyslightly

2. In a shocking mannerB2formal

   In a way that causes surprise, outrage, or strong emotional reaction.

   Schockierend

   • He was shockingly rude to the waiter.
   • The report describes shockingly poor living conditions.
   • She behaved shockingly at the formal dinner.

   Synonymeappallinglydisgracefullydreadfullyoutrageouslyscandalouslystaggeringlystartlingly

   Antonymepredictably