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Meaning of appallingly
The primary meaning of "appallingly" is to a degree that causes shock, horror, or disgust.
Etymology of appallingly
The word "appallingly" originates from the verb "appall", which comes from the Old French word "apalir", meaning to grow pale, and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb, with the word "appallingly" emerging in the 17th century to describe something that inspires horror or disgust.
Synonyms
abysmally
alarmingly
atrociously
awfully
deplorably
despicably
disappointingly
dismally
distressingly
dreadfully
egregiously
horribly
inadequately
inexcusably
infuriatingly
lamentably
miserably
outrageously
painfully
regrettably
reprehensibly
shockingly
terribly
tragically
unconscionably
unbearably
unacceptably
unbelievably
unpleasantly
woefully
Definitions
- The adverb "appallingly" is defined by Oxford Languages as in a manner that causes shock, horror, or disgust, or to a degree that is unacceptable or inexcusable.
Usage Examples
- The company's lack of response to the crisis was appallingly slow.
- * The conditions in the refugee camp were appallingly poor.
- * The new policy has been appallingly received by the public.