aghast
Example Sentences
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Ms. Ypi, aghast at the “caricature” of her grandmother that was “emerging here,” resolved to get to the truth about Leman.
Robin is aghast when she learns he’s booked a hotel room on Canal Street for $80 a night.
That’s why many Parisians — even some working on the official Swimming Plan — look aghast at the idea of diving into the river.
From Seattle Times
The audience sat aghast as he went on:
From New York Times
“I’ll get to the polls and get everybody out to the polls too,” said Ms. Copeland, a 67-year-old retiree who said she was aghast at the possible return to office of the 45th president.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
