Staggering ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Staggering ( adjective )

1. Unsteady or unstable, as from drunkenness or exhaustion.
2. So great as to be difficult to believe or imagine.
3. So great as to be difficult to deal with or overcome.

Origin:

Middle english staggeren, from old english stæggere; akin to old high german staggaro stammerer, latin stupere to be stunned.

Examples:

1. He walked with a staggering gait.
2. The staggering cost of the project is causing concern.
3. The staggering number of casualties is shocking.
4. He was staggering under the weight of the package.
5. The staggering heat made it difficult to work.

(As a verb)

Staggering ( verb )

1. Unsteady or unstable, as from drunkenness or exhaustion.
2. So great as to be difficult to believe or imagine.
3. So great as to be difficult to deal with or overcome.

Origin:

Middle english staggeren, from old english stæggere; akin to old high german staggaro stammerer, latin stupere to be stunned.

Examples:

1. He walked with a staggering gait.
2. The staggering cost of the project is causing concern.
3. The staggering number of casualties is shocking.
4. He was staggering under the weight of the package.
5. The staggering heat made it difficult to work.