appalled

[ uh-pawld ]

adjective

1. overcome with horror, shock, outrage, or dismay:

   I am appalled at the very idea of selling one’s vote.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of appall ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of appalled¹

appall + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Many MPs will have gone to discuss personal problems and will be appalled that they are now translated into a book.

From BBC

Mr Fairhurst told the BBC he was "appalled" that offenders in these locations were being "allowed the same privileges as normal location prisoners".

From BBC

The UN's humanitarian co-ordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, said she was "appalled and gravely alarmed" by reports of what had happened.

From BBC

“I was appalled by the sexist and offensive marketing ad chosen by a well-respected and beloved team,” West Sacramento City Councilmember Quirina Orozco said in a statement emailed to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Carlaw said he had been "appalled" by "an unprecedented series of sectarian attacks" targeting the school which is in his Eastwood constituency.

From BBC

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• baffled
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• rattled
• shocked
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