adjective
- shocked and horrified by something unpleasant or morally wrong
Examples
- She was appalled by the conditions in the refugee camp.
- The parents were appalled when they discovered their son had been cheating.
- I’m absolutely appalled at your behavior tonight.
- The community was appalled by the vandalism at the school.
- He looked appalled when he saw the mess in the kitchen.
- We were appalled to learn about the company’s illegal practices.