shattering
noun verb adjectiveStress: first syllable
Syllables: shat-ter-ing (3)
English Definition
Breaking into many pieces; or extremely shocking or upsetting
Example Sentence
It was a shattering experience for the family.
US IPA
/ˈʃætərɪŋ/
UK IPA
/ˈʃætərɪŋ/