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appalling

UK
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
US
/əˈpɔlɪŋ/

Translations

appallingadjective
more appalling
Comp.
most appalling
Super.
UK
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
US
/əˈpɔlɪŋ/
The appalling conditions in the refugee camp were a wake-up call for the international community.
Les conditions épouvantables dans le camp de réfugiés ont été un signal d'alarme pour la communauté internationale.
atroceTrès courant pour exprimer quelque chose de très mauvais ou choquant.
The service at the restaurant was appalling, with long waits and incorrect orders.
Le service au restaurant était atroce, avec de longues attentes et des commandes incorrectes.
Additional translations
effroyableNuance plus marquée pour quelque chose de choquant ou d’horrible.
Synonyms
atrocious
horrendous
shocking
outrageous
dreadful
terrible
abominable
frightful
disgraceful
unacceptable
Antonyms
acceptable
pleasant
commendable
admirable
appallverb

appalling

Gerund

appalled
Past Simple
appalled
Past Participle
appalling
Gerund
UK
/əˈpɔːl/
US
/əˈpɔl/
The news of the disaster appalled everyone in the community.
La nouvelle de la catastrophe a horrifié tout le monde dans la communauté.
Additional translations
consternerSe dit surtout d’une réaction de stupeur ou de grand trouble.
scandaliserQuand l’idée d’indignation ou d’offense est dominante.
Synonyms
horrify
shock
dismay
outrage
frighten
distress
stun
Antonyms
delight
please
satisfy
appalverb

appalling

Gerund

appalled
Past Simple
appalled
Past Participle
appalling
Gerund
UK
/əˈpɔːl/
US
/əˈpæl/
The news of the disaster appalled everyone in the community.
La nouvelle de la catastrophe a horrifié tout le monde dans la communauté.
Additional translations
atterrer
consterner
Synonyms
horrify
shock
dismay
outrage
frighten
distress
trouble
Antonyms
delight
please
comfort
appalgerund / present participle

appalling

Used attributively and predicatively to describe something that causes shock or dismay.
The living conditions in the refugee camp were appalling.
Les conditions de vie dans le camp de réfugiés étaient épouvantables.
Additional translations
atrocePlus familier ou intensif selon le contexte.
choquantQuand le sens insiste sur l'effet de choc ou d'indignation.
Synonyms
appalling
horrifying
shocking
dreadful
terrifying
horrendous
ghastly
alarming
disturbing
chilling
frightful
awful
harrowing
gruesome
terrifyingly upsetting

Definitions

appallingadjective
Causing shock or dismay; horrific.
The appalling conditions in the refugee camp were a wake-up call for the international community.
Very bad; awful.
The service at the restaurant was appalling, with long waits and incorrect orders.
appallverb
To fill with horror or dismay; to shock or outrage.
The news of the disaster appalled everyone in the community.
appalverb
To fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear; dismay.
The news of the disaster appalled everyone in the community.
appalgerund / present participle
Causing shock, horror, or extreme dismay; very bad or unpleasant.
The living conditions in the refugee camp were appalling.
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