appalling Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Appalling?
Common synonyms for appalling are affright, daunt and depress.
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Appalling as a Verb
present participle and gerund of appall
To fill with horror; to dismay.
The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury.
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To weaken; to reduce in strength
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To grow faint; to become weak; to become dismayed or discouraged.
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Appalling as an Adjective
Horrifying and astonishing.
That was an appalling waste of money.
Extremely unfavorable; terrible.
Appalling in a Sentence
That was an appalling waste of money.
The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury.
Word Forms & Grammar
appalling
appalling (comparative more appalling, superlative most appalling)
Words That Rhyme With Appalling
Origin of Appalling
By surface analysis, appall + -ing.
Appalling: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈpɔːlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of appall |
| Synonyms | affright, daunt and depress |
| Comparative / superlative | more appalling, most appalling |
How Do You Say Appalling?
You say appalling as //əˈpɔːlɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Appalling
Is appalling a verb or an adjective?
Appalling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is a synonym for appalling as a verb?
As a verb, synonyms for appalling include affright, daunt, depress and dismay.
What is a synonym for appalling as an adjective?
As an adjective, synonyms for appalling include awful, grotesque, hideous and horrid.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of appalling?
The comparative form is more appalling and the superlative form is most appalling.