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View synonyms for appalling

appalling

[ uh-paw-ling ]

adjective

  1. causing dismay or horror:

    an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.



appalling

/ əˈpɔːlɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing extreme dismay, horror, or revulsion
  2. very bad
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • apˈpallingly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • ap·palling·ly adverb
  • unap·palling adjective
  • unap·palling·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of appalling1

First recorded in 1810–20; appall + -ing 2
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Example Sentences

She added that she hoped his could "take comfort from knowing her husband has been brought to justice for this appalling attack".

From BBC

As for the judicial branch, we don't know for sure what the Supreme Court would do with cases aimed at stopping Trump's appalling agenda from coming to fruition.

From Salon

The Makin review reports that despite his "appalling" actions having been identified in the 1980s, he was never fully exposed and was therefore able to continue his abuse.

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Despite his "appalling" actions having been identified in the 1980s, the report concluded he was never fully exposed and was therefore able to continue his abuse.

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In an online interview earlier this year, the comedian said it was "very, very painful" to be accused of "what I consider to be the most appalling crimes".

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