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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of appalled¹

appall + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

However, Tim McMahon, Southern Water's managing director, said he was "appalled by this use of water" and that the company had imposed on immediate ban on tankers extracting from the standpipes.

From BBC

His know-nothing rabble-rousing appalled progressives who otherwise admired him for his principled stands against the Vietnam War and in favor of campaign finance reform.

From Los Angeles Times

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein said he was "appalled" by the footage of Ms Zarutska's killing.

From BBC

He was, for example, appalled at the force-feeding of ducks and geese to enlarge their livers to produce foie gras.

From Los Angeles Times

Spain's Prime Minster Pedro Sánchez said he was "appalled by the terrible accident".

From BBC

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