单词	appalling
释义	appalling adjective ap·​pall·​ing ə-ˈpȯ-liŋ  : inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust living under appalling conditions appalling savagery appallingly adverb Synonyms abhorrent abominable awful disgusting distasteful dreadful evil foul fulsome gross hideous horrendous horrible horrid loathsome nasty nauseating nauseous noisome noxious obnoxious obscene odious offensive rancid repellent repellant repugnant repulsive revolting scandalous shocking sickening ugly See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We drove by an appalling accident on the highway. opening your mouth to show me your half-chewed food is absolutely appalling Recent Examples on the Web Looking back at it a decade later, what happened was appalling. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Hulu thinks their tracks are covered by hiring Black sacrificial lambs to play the part as front men for their backdoor robbery is appalling. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2022 Musk’s own record on free speech, by the way, is appalling: Workers at his other businesses have been fired for criticizing him or for trying to unionize. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 14 July 2022 The things that came out of my mouth are honestly just appalling. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 One of my takeaways from these travels through the minors 50 years ago was that some of the conditions were downright appalling. Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 Shortly after his Tennessee story appeared in print, White slipped across the color line again to report on an even more appalling lynching in Georgia. Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2022 As Putin escalates his assault, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gets more desperate and the civilian toll becomes more appalling by the day, Biden's balancing act becomes much harder. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2022 One of the few Black journalists on the scene, Johnson was bearing witness to one of the most racist assertions of state power in recent American history — and, not coincidentally, one of the most appalling examples of journalistic malpractice. Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2021 See More Word History Etymology from present participle of appall First Known Use 1635, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition appalling adjective ap·​pall·​ing : being shocking and terrible He suffered appalling injuries. appalling 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in disgusting causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment opening your mouth to show me your half-chewed food is absolutely appalling Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disgusting awful horrible sickening shocking ugly hideous dreadful obscene obnoxious offensive nasty unpleasant abhorrent horrendous horrid terrible abominable revolting horrific loathsome repugnant evil odious repulsive gross gruesome scandalous nauseating distasteful disturbing noxious repellent undesirable vile nauseous foul fulsome noisome rancid horrifying monstrous hateful atrocious despicable miserable repellant detestable objectionable grim contemptible unwanted disagreeable ghastly heinous unspeakable execrable nightmarish grisly unhealthy upsetting frightful unwholesome sick exceptionable lousy unwelcome barbarous lurid unsavory macabre dislikeable uncivilized dislikable brackish ungodly distressing hard unholy sickly unchristian off-putting sickish grewsome Antonyms & Near Antonyms acceptable innocuous delightful desirable pleasant attractive delicious appealing gratifying inoffensive agreeable alluring enjoyable nice satisfying sweet congenial welcome pleasurable pleasing heavenly dreamy felicitous delectable likeable palatable darling luscious blessed likable inviting unobjectionable unexceptionable savoury dulcet savory blest salutary wholesome salubrious healthy healthful restorative delightsome See More 2 as in horrific extremely disturbing or repellent appalling crimes against humanity Synonyms & Similar Words horrific gruesome shocking horrible terrible horrifying nightmare frightening awful dreadful terrifying hideous terrific sickening horrid atrocious horrendous ghastly disgusting nightmarish grisly scary monstrous macabre frightful alarming lurid deplorable revolting abhorrent obscene ugly grotesque intimidating loathsome repulsive fearful abominable dire repugnant nauseating heinous unspeakable odious grewsome offensive formidable disagreeable forbidding distasteful obnoxious vile fearsome gut-wrenching direful evil redoubtable bloodcurdling noxious hair-raising heart-stopping noisome unsightly foul Antonyms & Near Antonyms delightful pleasant attractive appealing delicious enjoyable agreeable satisfying welcome pleasing enticing pleasurable delectable inviting comforting soothing cheering See More appalling 2 of 2 verb present participle of appall as in shocking to cause an unpleasant surprise for conditions inside the house overrun with cats simply appalled animal control officers Synonyms & Similar Words shocking horrifying stunning startling frightening astonishing disgusting alarming terrifying amazing scaring shaking jolting sickening outraging overwhelming stupefying shaking up dumbfounding astounding dismaying flabbergasting revolting nauseating disturbing flooring upsetting unsettling scarifying distressing unnerving disquieting dispiriting panicking disconcerting terrorizing offending displeasing dumfounding daunting frighting affrighting discomforting knocking for a loop spooking demoralizing scandalizing perturbing emasculating chilling repelling awing alaruming overpowering undoing unmanning bowling over turning off freaking (out) discomposing crushing weirding out unstringing Antonyms & Near Antonyms gratifying charming pleasing rejoicing tempting delighting enticing cushioning comforting reassuring buffering assuring tickling consoling soothing cheering solacing See More
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