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appalled
[uh-pawld]
adjective
overcome with horror, shock, outrage, or dismay.
I am appalled at the very idea of selling one’s vote.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of appall.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of appalled1
Example Sentences
Sir David Attenborough said ahead of the conference that he was "appalled" by the damage from certain fishing methods and hoped leaders attending would "realise how much the oceans matter to all of us".
"We are appalled to hear this news, though sadly we are not surprised," said Dr Hawkins.
Alice George, 71, from Watford says she is "appalled" by Reeves' decision and gives her own winter fuel payment to charity.
Speaking before the summit, Sir David told Prince William he was "appalled" by the fishing method.
Sir David Attenborough has told Prince William he is "appalled" by the damage certain fishing methods are wreaking on the world's oceans.
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