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appalling

adjective noun

Causing consternation

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
G
Contains
PP
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

əˈpɔːlɪŋ

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adjective

  1. Causing consternation

    “Appalling conditions”

noun

  1. An experience that appalls

    “Is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?”

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Appalling conditions
Is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?

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