appalling
word
/əˈpɔɫɪŋ/
/ɐpˈɔːlɪŋ/
Definition
Extremely shocking, bad, or unpleasant; describes something that causes strong feelings of horror, disgust, or surprise.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or strong language; usually describes something very negative, like 'appalling behavior' or 'appalling conditions.' Not for minor annoyances. Can express moral outrage or shock.
Spanish: horrible - espantoso - aterradorPortuguese (BR): chocante - assustador - horrívelPortuguese (PT): chocante - assustador - horrívelChinese (Simplified): 令人震惊的 - 可怕的 - 骇人听闻的Chinese (Traditional): 令人震驚的 - 可怕的 - 駭人聽聞的Hindi: भयावह - चौंका देने वाला - डराने वालाArabic: مروع - صادم - مخيفBengali: ভয়ংকর - আতঙ্কজনক - ভয়াবহRussian: ужасающий - потрясающий (в негативном смысле) - чудовищныйJapanese: ぞっとするような - 恐ろしい - ひどいVietnamese: kinh khủng - khủng khiếp - tồi tệKorean: 소름 끼치는 - 끔찍한 - 형편없는Turkish: dehşet verici - korkunç - tüyler ürperticiUrdu: خوفناک - ہولناک - لرزہ خیزIndonesian: mengerikan - mengerikan sekali - sangat buruk
Example Sentences
It’s appalling how much food goes to waste every day.
natural
The conditions in the camp were appalling.
basic
The food at that restaurant was appalling.
basic
His appalling behavior shocked everyone.
basic
Their lack of concern for safety is absolutely appalling.
natural
I saw an appalling accident on the way home last night.
natural