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Meanings of appalling in inglés

Causing consternation.

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Causing dismay or horror.

Usage of appalling in inglés
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Kosovo's appalling environmental problems are part of a deeper problem: chronic poverty.
The Guardian
2
Despite this substantial increase in resources, access to the system remains appalling.
The Irish Times
3
Thousands of children are living in appalling conditions on the Greek island.
The Guardian
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However, the most significant threat to Ahmadinejad is his appalling economic record.
The Guardian
5
It is appalling and the State and law enforcement agencies cannot cope.
The Irish Times
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The workers' employment advocate May Moncur said the men's treatment was appalling.
Radio NZ
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The medical and pharmaceutical professions must no longer accept this appalling paradox.
The Irish Times
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Prosecutor Nicola Gratteri said detectives had filmed appalling conditions inside the centre.
The Guardian
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By the next morning, the appalling scale of the damage was clear.
The Guardian
10
She must immediately reverse her appalling decision banning Don Brash from speaking.
Radio NZ
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In the meantime Muriel and I are in the most appalling position.
The Hunt Ball Mystery
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She's in appalling danger and I won't let anything happen to her.
The amber spyglass
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Dr. King: Indifference of Negroes concerning their basic rights is appalling indeed.
Ebony
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Ladbrokes' long record of under-investment in digital and online technology was appalling.
The Guardian
15
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards agreed it was an appalling lack of judgement.
Radio NZ
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It is most appalling for his three children, friends and extended family.
The Irish Times
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