appalling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an experience that appalls
   
   • is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?
2. verb strike with disgust or revulsion
   scandalize; appal; shock; appall; scandalise; outrage; offend.
   
   • The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
3. verb fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
   horrify; dismay; alarm; appall; appal.
   
   • I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview
   • The news of the executions horrified us
4. adjective satellite causing consternation
   dismaying.
   
   • appalling conditions

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