horrified

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Horrified by my outburst, my mom apologized to everyone, then grabbed my arm and pulled me out of the room.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022

Horrified: Here are a few things not to say: “What happened?”

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2021

Horrified that their big event might be ruined, the politicians finally got their act together.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2021

Horrified by what he saw when the fighting between Ethiopian and Tigray forces began six months ago, and by the tales of new arrivals, the 44-year-old chronicles the pain even as he treats it.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2021

Horrified, Esteban watched the entire contents of the goblet spill onto his only suit before the amused glances of the occupants of the adjoining tables.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende