appalling
Definition of appalling
: inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust living under appalling conditions appalling savagery
appallingly
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Examples of appalling in a Sentence
We drove by an appalling accident on the highway.
opening your mouth to show me your half-chewed food is absolutely appalling
Recent Examples of appalling from the Web
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Foa said the executions would constitute an appalling breach of international law.
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This is because of the appalling readiness many people now have to assume that others will help bear their expenses — in other words, to go around begging as a first, rather than a last, resort.
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In Chicago, the statistics are appalling and undeniable.
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What is truly scary and appalling in these decidedly interesting times of ours?
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Its fall appears to have persuaded many ordinary Syrians that the regime, for all its appalling cruelty and corruption, is their best shot at something close to normality.
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The scenes of human horror were appalling, even for a country accustomed to war and violence.
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Most obviously, Hannity’s coverage of the DNC staffer’s murder has been prominent and appalling.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — On May 13, my community witnessed an appalling nighttime demonstration by white nationalist Richard Spencer and his followers, complete with torches held aloft, in a frightening image that went around the world.
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Origin and Etymology of appalling
see appall
APPALLING Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of appalling for English Language Learners
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: very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust
APPALLING Defined for Kids
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Definition of appalling for Students
: being shocking and terrible He suffered appalling injuries.
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