appalling (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/

Definition

Causing shock, horror, or disgust; very bad or unpleasant.

Examples

• The company's safety record was appalling.

• The living conditions for the prisoners were appalling.

• He made an appalling mistake that cost the team the game.

How to Use appalling

appalling to (prepositional phrase)

Causing shock or disgust to someone. — "The level of violence in the film was appalling to many viewers."

Synonyms of appalling

Words with a similar meaning to appalling:

• terrible
• horrific
• atrocious
• deplorable

Antonyms of appalling

Words with the opposite meaning to appalling:

• wonderful
• excellent
• marvelous

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