Definitions
- Describing a feeling of shock or horror at something unexpected or unpleasant. - Referring to a state of being stunned or speechless due to a sudden and unpleasant event. - Talking about a reaction to something that is morally or ethically wrong.
- Describing a feeling of shock or disgust at something morally or ethically wrong. - Referring to a state of being deeply disturbed or horrified by something unpleasant. - Talking about a reaction to something that is considered unacceptable or offensive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong negative emotional reaction.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a reaction to something morally or ethically wrong.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a reaction to something unpleasant or shocking.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Appalled is generally considered a stronger reaction than aghast.
- 2Cause: Aghast can be used to describe a reaction to something unexpected, while appalled is more commonly used to describe a reaction to something morally or ethically wrong.
- 3Usage: Aghast is less common than appalled in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Aghast has a connotation of being surprised or shocked, while appalled has a connotation of being morally outraged or disgusted.
Remember this!
Aghast and appalled are both words that describe a strong negative emotional reaction. However, aghast is generally used to describe a reaction to something unexpected or surprising, while appalled is more commonly used to describe a reaction to something morally or ethically wrong. Additionally, appalled is considered a stronger reaction than aghast.
