adj
appalled
adj
1
Shocked and horrified, usually by something offensive or upsetting.
"She was appalled by the state of the abandoned building."
"He felt appalled at how the animals were being treated."
How to Use Appalled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling deep shock and disgust at something wrong or upsetting.
Common pairings
appalled by
appalled at
utterly appalled
Word Forms
more appalled comparative, most appalled superlative
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Etymology
From the verb "appall," "-ed" added to describe the resulting state.