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shockable

/ˈʃɒk.ə.bəl/

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adjective

formalcommonobsolete/ˈʃɒk.ə.bəl/

An adjective describing someone who is easily shocked or offended; now rarely used in modern English.

  • 🇷🇺Прилагательное, описывающее человека, которого легко шокировать или обидеть; в современном английском используется редко.
  1. Capable of being shocked B2 formal

    Easily upset, offended, or surprised by something unexpected or morally disturbing.

    • She is quite shockable and avoids watching violent movies.
    • He is not easily shockable, having seen many difficult situations.
    • The audience was shockable at the sudden twist in the play.

    🇷🇺Впечатлительный

    Synonyms: delicateprudishsensitivesqueamishthin-skinned

    Antonyms: blasehardenedjadedunshockableworldly

  • more shockable comparative form
  • most shockable superlative form