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appallingly

ADVERB
desperately
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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"Social media is appallingly toxic," he told AFP.

From Barron's Jan. 19, 2026

If he did, Fidell told me, Kelly could sue him in federal claims court—and very likely succeed at getting his pay restored and making the Pentagon’s civilian leaders look appallingly petty.

From Slate Jan. 13, 2026

His colleagues are given duties at which they either excel or fail appallingly.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 2, 2025

For all of the time, effort and money, not to mention emotional distress, the results have been appallingly minimal.

From Salon Feb. 5, 2025

It was appallingly little and flimsy—an open cockpit biplane with wooden struts, tied with piano wire.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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