appalled
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Struck with horror, shock, or dismay: Feeling or showing a strong sense of shock, horror, or disgust, often as a reaction to something morally wrong, frightening, or extremely unpleasant.
Usage
The adjective "appalled" describes a very strong emotional state. It is typically used to express a profound reaction to something considered shocking, horrifying, or deeply offensive. It often implies a moral or ethical judgment.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She was appalled by the cruelty shown in the documentary.
- The international community was appalled at the human rights violations.
- I am absolutely appalled by your rude behavior.
Advanced Usage
- "to be appalled at/by something": This is the most common construction, indicating the cause of the shock or horror.
- He was appalled at the state of the neglected building.
- We were appalled by the lack of basic hygiene in the facility.
Variants and Related Words
- Appal (verb, chiefly British) / Appall (verb, chiefly US): To greatly horrify or shock someone.
- The news of the tragedy appalled the nation.
- Appalling (adjective): Causing shock or dismay; horrifying.
- The conditions in the camp were appalling.
- Appallingly (adverb): In a shocking or horrifying manner.
- The system failed appallingly.
Synonyms
- Horrified: Filled with horror; shocked.
- Shocked: Affected with sudden and intense surprise, distress, or disgust.
- Dismayed: Consternated and distressed, typically at something unexpected.
- Aghast: Filled with horror or shock.
Antonyms
- Pleased: Feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction.
- Delighted: Greatly pleased.
- Unmoved: Not affected by emotion or excitement.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- To one's appalled astonishment: Used to emphasize that one is both shocked and surprised.
- To her appalled astonishment, no one else in the room seemed to object.
Adjective
- struck with fear, dread, or consternation