appalling
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ap·pall·ing

adjective

Definition of APPALLING

: inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust <living under appalling conditions>
ap·pall·ing·ly adverb

Examples of APPALLING

  1. We drove by an appalling accident on the highway.
  2. <opening your mouth to show me your half-chewed food is absolutely appalling>

First Known Use of APPALLING

1817

Rhymes with APPALLING

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