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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 ( def ).
Word History and Origins
Origin of appalled1
Example Sentences
Spoiler alert: I am pro-due process, and appalled that our executive branch is arguing for its suspension when it comes to immigrants — because, of course, that is the first step to curtailing everyone’s rights.
Many MPs will have gone to discuss personal problems and will be appalled that they are now translated into a book.
Mr Fairhurst told the BBC he was "appalled" that offenders in these locations were being "allowed the same privileges as normal location prisoners".
The UN's humanitarian co-ordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, said she was "appalled and gravely alarmed" by reports of what had happened.
“I was appalled by the sexist and offensive marketing ad chosen by a well-respected and beloved team,” West Sacramento City Councilmember Quirina Orozco said in a statement emailed to The Times.
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