appalling

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Pronunciation
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fill with horror; to dismay.

Example Sentences
  • The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury.
2 Definition

To make pale; to blanch.

3 Definition

To weaken; to reduce in strength

4 Definition

To grow faint; to become weak; to become dismayed or discouraged.

5 Definition

To lose flavour or become stale.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Horrifying and astonishing.

Example Sentences
  • That was an appalling waste of money.
2 Definition

Extremely bad; terrible