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Meanings of appalling in inglês

Causing consternation.

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Causing dismay or horror.

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Examples for "dismaying"
Examples for "dismaying"
1
He told the Guardian that Sumption's comments were very dismaying and worrying.
The Guardian
2
Moreover, he was agreeably excited by a dismaying anticipation affecting himself alone.
Clayhanger
3
Knowing that only increased the dismaying fear that was eating at me.
A Stir of Echoes
4
It is dismaying to learn that the human mouth is a cesspool.
The new yorker
5
The unknown in the distance, instead of dismaying, drew him on.
The Life of St. Paul
Usage of appalling in inglês
1
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
4
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
6
The workers' employment advocate May Moncur said the men's treatment was appalling.
Radio NZ
7
The medical and pharmaceutical professions must no longer accept this appalling paradox.
The Irish Times
8
Prosecutor Nicola Gratteri said detectives had filmed appalling conditions inside the centre.
The Guardian
9
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
11
In the meantime Muriel and I are in the most appalling position.
The Hunt Ball Mystery
12
She's in appalling danger and I won't let anything happen to her.
The amber spyglass
13
Dr. King: Indifference of Negroes concerning their basic rights is appalling indeed.
Ebony
14
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
16
It is most appalling for his three children, friends and extended family.
The Irish Times
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Ireland
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