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APPALLING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Appalling.

Appalling - as a noun

An experience that appalls

Example: "Is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?"

Appalling - as an adjective satellite

Causing consternation

Example: "Appalling conditions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dismaying

Appalling - as a verb

To fill with horror; to dismay.

Example: "The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury."

To make pale; to blanch.

To weaken; to reduce in strength

To grow faint; to become weak; to become dismayed or discouraged.

To lose flavour or become stale.

Appalling - as an adjective

Horrifying and astonishing.

Example: "That was an appalling waste of money."

Extremely bad; terrible

Example Sentences

"The conditions in the factory were appalling."
"Her behavior at the party was appalling."
"The film depicted some truly appalling violence."
"The restaurant received an appalling review."
"The government's response to the crisis was appalling."
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Word Game Points

Is APPALLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appalling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPALLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is APPALLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appalling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPALLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is APPALLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appalling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPALLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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