"Strikes me a great deal" in a negative way
Is it correct to use "Strikes me a great deal to connotes a negative feeling?
The rude behavior of the officer struck me a great deal. I didn't expect this from a professional person.
I don't have too much of a problem with that sentence. I'd interpret it to mean that the officer's behavior had an impact on you, and the officer's rudeness was very noticeable.
Collins meaning #9 says that strike means:
to affect or cause to affect deeply, suddenly, or radically
That said, the word is often used in a construct like struck me as __. So, perhaps one of these might be an improved way to convey your sentiments:
- The officer's behavior struck me as rude.
- The officer's rude behavior struck me as highly unprofessional.
- The officer's unexpected rudeness struck me as very unprofessional.
but those changes would be mere suggestions to consider; you could opt to leave your sentence as is.
It seems that you are trying to emphasize the startling quality of the rude behavior. I would suggest
The rude behavior of the officer was striking. I didn't expect this from a professional person.
American Heritage defines striking as
Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind.
Perhaps appalled is the word you are looking for:-
offended or shocked very much by something, because it is extremely unpleasant or bad