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Appalling
Uh-PAW-lihng
/ʌˈpɔːlɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
appalling
Dictionary meaning
Causing consternation.
Examples
- Appalling conditions.
- Is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?
Synonyms: dismaying
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