appalling
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Foreign Office - which warns British citizens against travelling to Iran - has described their incarceration as "unjustified and appalling".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Alicia died on 25 April, and Amanda said she had since done a lot of research about her condition and discovered "the funding is absolutely appalling" for brain tumour research.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday denounced the "appalling treatment" of activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla as "unacceptable," in a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
With a hole for a toilet, and dirty mattresses "full of insects", conditions were "appalling", she said.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
There was a sudden and appalling hush; eyes floated uncomfortably, not knowing where to look.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Vocabulary lists containing appalling
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Brave New World
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
