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appalling

[əˈpɔːlɪŋ]

appalling Definition

causing shock or dismay; horrific.

Using appalling: Examples

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

  • Example

    The conditions in the prison were absolutely appalling.

  • Example

    The company's treatment of its workers was appalling.

  • Example

    The news of the accident was truly appalling.

appalling Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for appalling

Phrases with appalling

  • a sight that is extremely shocking or horrifying

    Example

    The aftermath of the earthquake was an appalling sight.

  • behavior that is extremely bad or unacceptable

    Example

    His appalling behavior at the party caused a lot of trouble.

  • appalling conditions

    conditions that are extremely bad or unpleasant

    Example

    The refugees were living in appalling conditions.

Origins of appalling

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

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Summary: appalling in Brief

'Appalling' [əˈpɔːlɪŋ] means causing shock or dismay, often in a horrific way. It is used to describe situations, conditions, or behavior that are extremely bad or unacceptable. Examples include 'The conditions in the prison were absolutely appalling,' and 'The news of the accident was truly appalling.' Synonyms for 'appalling' include 'horrifying,' 'dreadful,' 'terrible,' 'awful,' and 'shocking.'