appalling
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
ap · pall · ing
/ə · ˈpɔːl · ɪŋ/
English Definition
adj. shocking terrible horrifying
Significado en Español
espantoso, horrible
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kinh khủng, tồi tệ
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Example Sentence
The living conditions in the slum were appalling.
贫民窟的生活条件骇人听闻。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
appall (dismay) + ing → appalling.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to “appalling”:
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A
Terrifying
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B
Ordinary
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C
Pleasing
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D
Amusing
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A — Terrifying.
“appalling” means adj. shocking terrible horrifying
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The cramped living conditions in the crowded prison were simply ______.
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A
pleasant
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B
delightful
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C
appalling
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D
wonderful
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C — appalling.
“appalling” means adj. shocking terrible horrifying
Common questions about “appalling”
What does “appalling” mean?
appalling — adj. shocking terrible horrifying. In Chinese: 骇人听闻的，非常糟糕的.
How do you pronounce “appalling”?
appalling is pronounced /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ap · pall · ing.
How do you use “appalling” in a sentence?
The living conditions in the slum were appalling. (贫民窟的生活条件骇人听闻。)
What are synonyms for “appalling”?
horrifying, dreadful — all close in meaning to appalling (adj. shocking terrible horrifying).
Is “appalling” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. appalling appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “appalling”?
appall (dismay) + ing → appalling.
