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appalled

ap·pal
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-pawl]
    • /əˈpɔl/
    • /əˈpɔːl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-pawl]
    • /əˈpɔl/

Definitions of appalled word

  • adjective appalled If you are appalled by something, you are shocked or disgusted because it is so bad or unpleasant. 3
  • adjective appalled shocked or dismayed 3
  • adjective appalled filled with horror 3
  • verb with object appalled to fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear; dismay: He was appalled by the damage from the fire. I am appalled at your mistakes. 1
  • noun appalled Greatly dismay or horrify. 1
  • adjective appalled shocked 1

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Origin of appalled

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Middle French ap(p)allir to grow or make pale, equivalent to a- a-5 + pal(l)ir in same sense; see pale1

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Parts of speech for Appalled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

appalled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

appalled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for appalled

adjective appalled

  • horrified — showing or indicating great shock or horror: a horrified gasp; a horrified expression.
  • shocked — a group of sheaves of grain placed on end and supporting one another in the field.
  • stunned — to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
  • repelled — to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
  • disgusted — to cause loathing or nausea in.

Antonyms for appalled

adjective appalled

  • delighted — If you are delighted, you are extremely pleased and excited about something.

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