Appalling - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈpɔːlɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word appalling
Brit.  |əˈpɔːlɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word appalling
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to appal

noun

- an experience that appalls
is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?

adjective

- causing consternation
appalling conditions

Extra examples

We heard the appalling news about the earthquake.

She suffered appalling injuries.

He was kept in appalling conditions in prison.

The weather was absolutely appalling.

...the appalling carnage in that war-torn country requires that the outside world intervene...

...their daughter's ingratitude for all that they have done for her is truly appalling...

...the appalling nescience of today's high schoolers concerning international affairs...

We drove by an appalling accident on the highway.

...opening your mouth to show me your half-chewed food is absolutely appalling...

These children work 70 metres below ground in appalling conditions.

The conditions during the first half of the match were appalling.

They were kept in appalling physical conditions.

With staff shortages and appalling weather conditions, the emergency services were at full stretch.

He stood there wide-eyed at the appalling scene.

The meal was a rip-off and the service was appalling.

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