as in terrified
filled with fear or dread
I stood there, aghast, as the vile monster made its way toward me
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Recent Examples of aghast
Teddy declares, simultaneously aghast and titillated.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
When ChatGPT exploded onto the scene in late 2022, policymakers in Beijing were aghast.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Once the 49ers fell behind 17-0 to the top-seeded Seahawks, Warner was on the move, from a cozy suite to the 49ers’ aghast sideline.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
LeBron James was aghast at the suggestion that anything other than uncertainty could be used to define his status.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
When ChatGPT exploded onto the scene in late 2022, policymakers in Beijing were aghast.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Once the 49ers fell behind 17-0 to the top-seeded Seahawks, Warner was on the move, from a cozy suite to the 49ers’ aghast sideline.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
LeBron James was aghast at the suggestion that anything other than uncertainty could be used to define his status.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for aghast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aghast
Adjective
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Everyone is terrified but grateful for this gift Ennis and Gary have given them.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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But her mother, too terrified to take out the garbage, let alone venture through the city to a hospital, canceled the procedure.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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The facile novelty of adultery is its own mask, a sexy way of dressing up a deep, frightened longing for security.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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He wasn’t arrested, but Toni Jo was frightened enough to relinquish custody of him and return to Saudi Arabia.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Elizabeth Hurley isn't afraid of a re-wear.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Don't be afraid of the rainy season.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hamilton and Madison would have been aligned in horrified opposition had Washington, without congressional action, dispatched gunboats to sink British ships.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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And the posts do tend to trigger horrified reactions from other TikTok users.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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And so understandably, Steve was scared and worried about Tony's wellbeing.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The other version of Eztatlán is one most people are scared to talk about.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Still, the deal still did catch some off guard, including the trial’s own judge Judge Arun Subramanian, who was shocked to learn that while an agreement was reached last week, the court wasn’t alerted until Monday.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even Jordan looked shocked as the audience rose to its feet and Viola Davis, the award’s presenter, celebrated.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The law enforcement steps have alarmed election officials and Democrats who fear that the administration is building an argument for interfering in this year’s midterm elections.—
Isaac Arnsdorf,
Washington Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Donnie is alarmed to find her in a room that, according to the board, is unoccupied.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Aghast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aghast. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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