appalling — causing shock or dismay; horrific
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing shock or dismay; horrific
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 충격적인, 끔찍한, 매우 나쁜
Korean pronunciation: 어**팔**링
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are so appalling that even my microwave filed for divorce.
- The traffic jam was appalling - I aged three years waiting in my car.
- The company's treatment of workers was appalling and led to protests.
appalling
ADJECTIVE//əˈpɔːlɪŋ//
causing shock or dismay; horrific
The chef discovers an appalling burnt turkey disaster in the kitchen
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Calling out while rocks are falling - truly appalling!
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Origin
From Old French 'apalir' meaning 'to grow pale or faint.' The word originally described the physical reaction of becoming pale-faced from shock or horror.
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“My cooking skills are so appalling that even my microwave filed for divorce.”
“The traffic jam was appalling - I aged three years waiting in my car.”
“The company's treatment of workers was appalling and led to protests.”
“The movie was so appalling that people started leaving after 10 minutes.”
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