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appalling Antonyms

Opposite of appalling

Because the opposite of appalling shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing shock, dismay, or horror; morally or emotionally repugnant.

Usage Example

"The documentary exposed the admirable living conditions inside the overcrowded facility."

Strongest
admirable
Strong
commendable
delightful
comforting
pleasing
reassuring

• adjective (Context 2)

Extremely bad, unpleasant, or of remarkably poor quality.

Usage Example

"The team delivered an superb performance in the second half of the tournament."

Strongest
superb
excellent
outstanding
splendid
Strong
marvelous
wonderful

Similar words to appalling

Words similar to appalling shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

awful
horrifying
terrible
shocking
dreadful
horrific
horrendous
abysmal
See all synonyms of appalling

• Nearby Words

apostle
app
appall
appalling
appallingly
apparel
apparent

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Appalling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/appalling
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