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

The prime minister said he was "appalled" by the attack.

From BBC

If there were even 30 cases that appalled the jury as much as that one, the county would risk paying far more than $4 billion.

From Los Angeles Times

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan said he was "disgusted and appalled".

From BBC

Former chief constable Ms Fish said that she was "appalled and disgusted" and that the constable was a "violent racist."

From BBC

But Susan had become so concerned by the standard of her father's care that she installed a secret camera in his room - and she was appalled by what she saw.

From BBC

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