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appalling

/æpəlɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does appalling mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of shock, disgust, or strong dislike; extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example

"The appalling conditions in the refugee camp were a stark reminder of the humanitarian crisis."

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