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Appalled

Verb / ʌˈpɔ:ld / Another word for appalled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be greatly dismayed or horrified

Synonyms & similar words

shocked scandalize dismay offend aghast appall horrify outrage scandalise appal dismayed alarm shock shocked astounded amazed surprised disgusted repulsed revolted sickened dismayed distressed horrified terrorized terrified frightened scared panicked alarmed aghast awed overwhelmed

Synonyms by register

Formal

dismayed horrified shocked aghast

Informal

freaked out blown away gobsmacked shook

Literary

aghast stricken thunderstruck

Antonyms

pleased delighted thrilled elated joyful content calm

Common collocations

  • appalled by the news
  • appalled at the sight
  • appalled by the cruelty
  • appalled by the injustice
  • appalled at the cost
  • appalled by the destruction

Word family

verb appall
adjective appalled
adverb appallingly

Usage note

Appalled describes a strong feeling of shock and dismay, often due to something unpleasant or morally wrong. It is typically followed by 'by' or 'at'.

Example sentences

  1. I was appalled when I saw how much food was wasted at the party.
  2. The children were appalled by the scary movie.
  3. The teacher was appalled by the student's rude behavior.
  4. The news of the accident appalled the whole community.
  5. The sight of the dead animals appalled the conservationists.

Quotes

  • I am appalled at the state of our politics.
  • I was appalled by the lack of compassion in the world.
  • I am appalled by the amount of plastic in the ocean.

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