Definitions
- Describing a feeling of disgust or repulsion towards something. - Referring to a reaction of strong aversion or rejection towards an idea or action. - Talking about a response of rebellion or resistance against authority or oppression.
- Describing a feeling of shock or horror towards something. - Referring to a reaction of strong disapproval or condemnation towards an idea or action. - Talking about a response of outrage or indignation towards a situation or behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe negative reactions to something.
- 2Both convey a sense of strong emotion.
- 3Both can be used to express disapproval or rejection.
- 4Both are used to describe a negative response to a situation or behavior.
- 5Both can be used as adjectives or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Emotion: Revolted conveys a sense of disgust or repulsion, while appalled conveys a sense of shock or horror.
- 2Intensity: Appalled is generally considered a stronger reaction than revolted.
- 3Cause: Revolted is often used to describe a physical reaction to something unpleasant, while appalled is more commonly used to describe a moral or ethical reaction.
- 4Action: Revolted implies a desire to rebel or resist, while appalled implies a desire to condemn or criticize.
- 5Usage: Revolted is less common than appalled and may be considered more informal or colloquial.
Remember this!
Revolted and appalled are synonyms that both describe negative reactions to something. However, the difference between them lies in the type of emotion they convey, the intensity of the reaction, and the cause of the reaction. Revolted is often used to describe a physical reaction to something unpleasant, while appalled is more commonly used to describe a moral or ethical reaction.
