Outrage
Shocking
Shocking adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The Sex Pistols crystallized and exemplified the social outrage of UK punk, and became one of the most shocking bands ever seen up till that time.
Source: Music of Note - Likewise the midseason finale ending with an Ass Pull Shocking Swerve was met with outrage by many fans.
Source: Seasonal Rot / Live-Action TV
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