All aghast synonyms
a·ghast
A a adj aghast
- 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.
- agog — If you are agog, you are excited about something, and eager to know more about it.
- shocked — a group of sheaves of grain placed on end and supporting one another in the field.
- anxious — If you are anxious to do something or anxious that something should happen, you very much want to do it or very much want it to happen.
- awestruck — If someone is awestruck, they are very impressed and amazed by something.
- dismayed — to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt: The surprise attack dismayed the enemy.
- appalled — If you are appalled by something, you are shocked or disgusted because it is so bad or unpleasant.
- amazed — filled with incredulity or surprise
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- agape — If you describe someone as having their mouth agape, their mouth is open very wide, often because they are very surprised by something.
- alarmed — If someone is alarmed, they feel afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
- confounded — bewildered; confused
- dumbfounded — to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
- frightened — thrown into a fright; afraid; scared; terrified: a frightened child cowering in the corner.
- overwhelmed — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
- startled — to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm.
- terrified — to fill with terror or alarm; make greatly afraid.
- thunderstruck — overcome with consternation; confounded; astounded: He was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion.
- astonished — If you are astonished by something, you are very surprised about it.
- astounded — If you are astounded by something, you are very shocked or surprised that it could exist or happen.
- horror-struck — stricken with horror; horrified; aghast.
adjective aghast
- horrified — showing or indicating great shock or horror: a horrified gasp; a horrified expression.