Synonyms

appalled

American

[uh-pawld] / əˈpɔld /

adjective

overcome with horror, shock, outrage, or dismay.

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

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of appall.

Etymology

Origin of appalled

appall + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“This is all supposed to be ‘after death,’” he says of his pact with his people; he’s appalled that the Poitras-Obenhaus team knows as much as it does.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement, a spokesperson for Roundhouse said they were "appalled" by the display.

From BBC

According to L.A. and Hollywood historian Marc Wanamaker, the accident so appalled Denny that he began working on a way to film air stunts without putting pilots in danger.

From Los Angeles Times

But when he told his family, they were appalled.

From BBC

A source close to Zelensky told AFP he was furious and appalled by the allegations, and fully supported the investigation.

From Barron's

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