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sconvolgente

/skonvolˈdʒɛn.te/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

shocking, upsetting

  • deeply disturbing, shocking, or mind-boggling

In a sentence

Il documentario ha rivelato dettagli davvero sconvolgenti.

The documentary revealed truly shocking details.

È stata un'esperienza sconvolgente per tutti i testimoni.

It was an upsetting experience for all the witnesses.

Non ho mai letto una storia così sconvolgente.

I have never read such a shocking story.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
sconvolgentemasculine · singular
sconvolgentefeminine · singular
sconvolgentimasculine · plural
sconvolgentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • From the verb 'sconvolgere' (to upset, disrupt).
  • Follows two-form adjective patterns (-e in singular, -i in plural).

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