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Discover LudwigThe phrase "is shocking" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that is surprising or disturbing in nature. Here is an example: "The recent increase in crime rates is shocking and has left many citizens feeling unsafe in their own neighborhoods."
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is shocking
verb
To cause to be emotionally shocked.
Exact(38)
So this is shocking.
It is shocking.
"This is shocking.
And this is shocking.
And it is shocking.
"What is shocking now?
Similar(22)
Paula Deen is shocked — shocked!
Caesar is shocked.
Timon is shocked, too.
"The appearance was shocking".
Her fall was shocking.
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