appalled

[əˈpɔːld]

appalled Definition

greatly dismayed or horrified.

Using appalled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appalled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I was appalled by the conditions in the prison.

  • Example

    She was appalled at the sight of the dead animals.

  • Example

    The team's performance was so bad that the coach was appalled.

  • Example

    He was appalled to learn that his friend had been lying to him.

appalled Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for appalled

Phrases with appalled

  • to be shocked or disgusted by something

    Example

    I was appalled by the amount of waste produced by the factory.

  • a moment of silence caused by shock or horror

    Example

    The room fell into an appalled silence when the news was announced.

  • a facial expression showing shock or horror

    Example

    Her appalled expression showed that she had just heard some bad news.

Origins of appalled

from Old French 'apalir', meaning 'to turn pale'

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Summary: appalled in Brief

'Appalled' [əˈpɔːld] means to be greatly dismayed or horrified. It is often used to describe a strong negative reaction to something, as in 'I was appalled by the conditions in the prison.' 'Appalled' can be used with prepositions like 'by' or 'at,' and can also be used to describe a moment of silence or a facial expression.