Appalling
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Appalling [uh-paw-ling]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Inspiring horror or dismay.

  • Causing horror or dismay.

Example

"Many people in New York are living under appalling conditions."

"She had an appalling headache that forced her to take medicine."

Synonyms

Alarming, Astounding, Awful, Dire, Disheartening, Dreadful, Horrible, Horrific, Shocking, Terrible, Ghastly, Harrowing

Antonyms

Beautiful, Calming, Comforting, Delightful, Good, Nice, Pleasant, Wonderful, Polite, Encouraging, Reassuring