Appallingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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appallingly
[ əˈpɔːlɪŋli ]
manner of doing
The term 'appallingly' is used to describe something that is done in a shockingly bad manner. It often conveys a sense of horror or disgust at the quality or nature of an action. Situations described as appallingly poor or appallingly incompetent elicit strong negative reactions from people. In essence, it emphasizes an extreme level of disappointment or disapproval regarding a particular behavior or event.
Synonyms
atrociously, horribly, shockingly, terribly.
Examples of usage
- The service at the restaurant was appallingly slow.
- He performed appallingly on the exam.
- The conditions in the refugee camp were appallingly inadequate.
- She appallingly disregarded the safety protocols.
Translations
Translations of the word "appallingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de maneira chocante
🇮🇳 भयानक तरीके से
🇩🇪 erschrecklich
🇮🇩 secara mengerikan
🇺🇦 жахливо
🇵🇱 przerażająco
🇯🇵 ひどく
🇫🇷 de manière épouvantable
🇪🇸 de manera espantosa
🇹🇷 dehşet verici bir şekilde
🇰🇷 끔찍하게
🇸🇦 بطريقة مروعة
🇨🇿 hrozně
🇸🇰 hrozne
🇨🇳 可怕地
🇸🇮 grozljivo
🇮🇸 hræðilega
🇰🇿 қорқынышты түрде
🇬🇪 შეშლილი
🇦🇿 dəhşətli şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera espantosa
Etymology
The word 'appallingly' is derived from the verb 'appall', which has its roots in the early 16th century, originating from the Old French term 'apalir'. The prefix 'ap-' comes from Latin 'ad-', meaning 'to' or 'toward', combined with the Old French 'palir', which stems from Latin 'pallere', meaning 'to grow pale'. The transition to the adverbial form 'appallingly' typically indicates a manner in which something is done that provokes shock, horror, or extreme disapproval. The evolution of the word reflects cultural shifts in articulating intense emotional responses, particularly in the context of moral outrage and social norms.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,077 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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