appalling
Americanadjective
adjective
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causing extreme dismay, horror, or revulsion
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very bad
Other Word Forms
- appallingly adverb
- unappalling adjective
- unappallingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of appalling
Example Sentences
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“I was aware of the verdict at the time of the visit. What has subsequently emerged about the extent of the abuse is appalling and something I strongly distance myself from,” Rubenstein said.
From Salon
Speaking to the Inquiry in 2024, he apologised on behalf of Fujitsu "for our part in this appalling miscarriage of justice".
From BBC
On the same programme, Conservative shadow cabinet member Stuart Andrew also called the comments "disgraceful" and "appalling".
From BBC
The two disasters have striking similarities, and not only in their appalling impact on victims.
From BBC
Whether you have sympathy for him, think his behaviour is appalling, or something in between, there's clearly a poisonous row raging over what he did.
From BBC
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