horrified

Example Sentences

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Most Gulf states, along with European and East Asian allies, would be horrified at such a result.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Kansas-born DiDonato said she is "horrified" by shootings but sees "Innocence" as also addressing a normalization of violence that extends into other areas such as deportations and war.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

"I categorically deny using a misogynistic slur 14 years ago and I'm horrified at its invention more than a decade later. It is absolutely not a word I would have used."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Winston Churchill was stunned and horrified by the remark.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

His eyes are wide, but he doesn’t look horrified.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera