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The class was appalled when they saw trash left all over the park.
What does Appalled mean?
Appalled means very shocked or upset by something wrong or unpleasant.
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Very shocked or upset by something wrong or unpleasant.
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What does appalled mean?
Appalled means very shocked or upset by something wrong or unpleasant.
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Which word is closest in meaning to appalled?
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MeaningAppalled means very shocked or upset by something wrong or unpleasant.
ExampleExample: The class was appalled when they saw trash left all over the park.
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Synonyms
Words like Appalled
shockedUse when someone is very surprised and upset.
Antonyms
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pleasedUse when someone feels happy or satisfied.
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Word family
Appalled word family
Base word
appall
adjective
appalling
Very shocking or upsetting.
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Look for clues that show shock, upset feelings, or something wrong.
Common mix-up
Appalled is stronger than surprised; it includes being upset.
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