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 ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of appalled¹

appall + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

It has previously said that it was “utterly appalled” by the abuse allegations, adding that it is a “very different organisation to the one owned and controlled by Al Fayed”.

From BBC

We’re supposed to be appalled at how openly they brag about torture and strangulation, but the presence of a camera — and of sets and makeup — can’t be ignored as factors in how they comport themselves.

From New York Times

Israelis are appalled that, in their eyes, the world seems to have already forgotten or overlooked the atrocities committed by Hamas on 7 October last year.

From BBC

The Diocese said the investigation found other instances of mismanagement beyond the music video that appalled some, including unapproved financial transfers.

From BBC

"We are disappointed and appalled really, that firefighters are facing attacks from the public," Mr Tovey said.

From BBC

Related Words

• astonished
• awed
• baffled
• befuddled
• dazed
• mystified
• perplexed
• puzzled
• rattled
• shocked
• startled
• stunned
• surprised