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

"Now, we should be appalled by that and never allow it to stand," she added.

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The Young Republican National Federation released a social media statement saying it was “appalled by the vile and inexcusable language revealed” in the chats.

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The communities secretary has said he was "horrified and appalled" a fundraising run in an east London park barred women from participating.

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"I am appalled by the RSF's endless and wanton disregard for civilian life," he said.

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The United Nations rights chief said Friday that he was "appalled" by the RSF's recent killing of civilians in the city, including what appeared to be ethnically motivated summary executions.

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