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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Like most people, I am appalled by some of the scenes I have witnessed on America’s streets in the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mandelson's seeming closeness to Epstein has appalled Labour politicians of all generations – those for whom he's been an ally since the 1980s, or younger MPs who have benefited from his patronage.

From BBC

Bounding up the stairs, he stopped at his door, appalled by the mess that greeted him.

From Literature

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary held a misconduct hearing last month and the panel found the case "shocking" and said the public would be "rightly appalled".

From BBC

The warm nature of the correspondence has appalled commentators in Norway, and one message implied she was aware of his initial jail term in 2008.

From BBC

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