Shockingly/ˈʃɑːkɪŋli/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Surprise Level Used when something is much more intense than expected, often in a negative context. The exam was shockingly difficult. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome Emphasizes that the result or behavior was not just unexpected but also undesirable. His test score was shockingly low. Pro Tip 3/3Add Emphasis Stresses your strong reaction to an event, often beyond just surprise. She was shockingly unaware of the rules.