Associations to the word «Appalling»

Wiktionary

APPALLING, verb. Present participle of appall
APPALLING, adjective. Horrifying and astonishing.

Dictionary definition

APPALLING, noun. An experience that appalls; "is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?".
APPALLING, adjective. Causing consternation; "appalling conditions".

Wise words

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