Startling, surprising or shocking in an unexpected way
“Matt's thoughts whirled with this staggering revelation.”
Inspiring astonishment or wonder
“How this staggering achievement came about may be just as interesting as what was achieved.”
Inconceivable or mind-boggling
Grand and impressive in appearance
Having a feeling of giddiness or dizziness
Of great size
Happening or done before the usual or expected time
Shaking or swaying as if about to collapse
Very shocking or upsetting
Requiring, or involving, great mental or physical effort
Having too many to count
Fluctuating or changing regularly
Jerking or jolting, or causing someone or something to physically jerk or jolt
Causing of amazement
“It does stagger me that Giorgio continues to believe that ancient aliens built the great pyramids.”
Present participle for to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
“Once the curtain falls, you'll stagger outside feeling unbalanced, wondering what just happened and what it all means.”
Present participle for to arrange in an irregular manner or pattern
“Also, stagger hours so that fewer people are in a building at the same time.”
Present participle for to arrange (a series of parts) on each side of a median line alternately
“Stagger the screws in these top laminations so as not to interfere with the original screw holes underneath.”
Present participle for to hesitate due to doubt or uncertainty
“Are there not many who would subscribe to the frank proposition without hesitation, that would stagger at the second, and more artificial, submission?”
Present participle for to move clumsily or ploddingly
Present participle for to hesitate or be reluctant to do something (that one thinks may be wrong)
Present participle for to move or progress slowly, failing to keep up with others
Present participle for to fall down, especially after losing one's balance
Present participle for to defeat, subdue or overcome with superior strength
Present participle for to apply great and continuous effort towards work, a task, or a goal
Present participle for to carry out in gradual stages
Present participle for to take or perform in turns, changing back and forth or in succession
Present participle for to physically struggle or flail around clumsily
Present participle for to physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially to the head
Present participle for to succeed despite difficult circumstances
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