appalling

UK
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
US
/əˈpɔlɪŋ/
appallingadjective
more appalling
Comp.
most appalling
Super.
UK
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
US
/əˈpɔlɪŋ/
Translations
The appalling conditions in the factory led to a strike.
Ужасающие условия на фабрике привели к забастовке.
The appalling news left everyone in disbelief.
Шокирующие новости оставили всех в недоумении.
The appalling behavior of the guests ruined the party.
Отвратительное поведение гостей испортило вечеринку.
Definitions
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

appalling

Gerund

appalled
Past Simple
appalled
Past Participle
appalling
Gerund
UK
/əˈpɔːl/
US
/əˈpɔl/
Translations
The news of the disaster appalled everyone.
Новость о катастрофе ужасала всех.
The cruelty of the act appalled the community.
Жестокость поступка потрясла сообщество.
Additional translations
Definitions
To fill with horror or dismay; to shock or outrage.
The news of the disaster appalled everyone in the community.
appalverb

appalling

Gerund

appalled
Past Simple
appalled
Past Participle
appalling
Gerund
UK
/əˈpɔːl/
US
/əˈpæl/
Translations
The news of the disaster appalled everyone.
Новость о катастрофе ужаснула всех.
The cruelty of the act appalled him.
Жестокость поступка потрясла его.
The decision to cut funding appalled the community.
Решение сократить финансирование шокировало сообщество.
Additional translations
Definitions
To fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear; dismay.
The news of the disaster appalled everyone in the community.
appalgerund / present participle

appalling

Used attributively and predicatively to describe something that causes shock or dismay.
Definitions
Causing shock, horror, or extreme dismay; very bad or unpleasant.
The living conditions in the refugee camp were appalling.
appalpast participle
Definitions
Feeling or showing great shock or dismay.
Residents were appalled by the council's decision to close the library.