aghast — filled with shock or horror; extremely surprised and upset
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: filled with shock or horror; extremely surprised and upset
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈɡæst/
Korean meaning: 충격이나 공포로 가득한; 극도로 놀라고 당황한
Korean pronunciation: 어**개**스트
Example Sentences
- The teacher was aghast to find students using ChatGPT for their homework.
- I was aghast when I realized I'd been wearing my shirt inside out all day.
- The investors stood aghast as the stock price plummeted.
aghast
ADJECTIVE//əˈɡæst//
filled with shock or horror; extremely surprised and upset
The mother stands aghast at her completely burnt cake
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Aghast that her past might be her last!
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Origin
From Middle English 'aghast', the past participle of 'agasten', which derives from Old English 'gæstan' meaning 'to terrify or frighten'. The prefix 'a-' intensifies the verb.
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“The teacher was aghast to find students using ChatGPT for their homework.”
“I was aghast when I realized I'd been wearing my shirt inside out all day.”
“The investors stood aghast as the stock price plummeted.”
“She was aghast at the mess her roommate had made in the kitchen.”
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