appalled

[US]/ə'pɔld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.shocked;horrified

Phrases & Collocations

deeply appalled

utterly appalled

Example Sentences

appalled by the totality of the destruction.

The enemy was appalled at our attack.

It appalled me to see such sloppy work.

bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers.

They were appalled by the reports of the nuclear war.

The brutality of the crime has appalled the public.

The public were appalled when they heard the president had been murdered.

I am appalled that one so - called authority could castigate thousands of successful , worthwhile programs.

Real-world Examples

And you might be appalled by yourself.

Source: Daily English Listening | Bilingual Intensive Reading

Carnegie probably was appalled at what happened at Homestead.

Source: Legend of American Business Tycoons

She seemed too appalled to speak.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

You either sound totally idiotic or as if you are suggesting something appalling.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And I'm appalled for you, by the way.

Source: Friends Season 3

They were appalled, and they want to help.

Source: Financial Times

Why, Sir, I am... I'm just appalled.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

And I was just appalled. I was just appalled that she would talk to me that way.

Source: PBS Interview Education Series

Uncle Vernon was still staring appalled at the bulge in Dedalus's waistcoat pocket.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

People who do remember those instances must be appalled at the lack of manners in today's society.

Source: New Century College English Integrated Course (2nd Edition) Volume 1

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