Sudden and Shocking

Sudden

Sudden adjective - Not expected.

Shocking and sudden are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shocking" instead an adjective "Sudden".

Nearby Words: suddenly, suddenness

Shocking

Shocking adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.

Sudden and shocking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sudden" instead an adjective "Shocking".

Nearby Words: shock, shocked, shockingly, shocker
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