Shocking in respect to certain individuals (7)
I believe the answer is:
awesome
'shocking' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'respect to certain individuals' is the wordplay.
'respect' becomes 'awe' (I have seen 'Profound respect' mean 'awe' so perhaps 'respect' could also mean 'awe').
'to certain individuals' becomes 'some' (I've seen this in another clue).
'awe'+'some'='AWESOME'
'in' is the link.
(Other definitions for awesome that I've seen before include "Exceptionally good" , "Hugely impressive, creating fear and wonder" , "Dreadful; amazing" , "Inspiring fear/wonder" , "Extraordinary" .)