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Another word for aghast

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• adjective (Context 1)

Filled with sudden horror, shock, or amazement.

Usage Example

"The committee members stood horrified at the scale of the financial mismanagement."

Strongest
horrified
appalled
shocked
Strong
stunned
astounded
thunderstruck
dismayed
dumbfounded
terrified
petrified

Opposites of aghast

The opposite of aghast shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unfazed
unperturbed
unruffled
composed
calm
serene
fearless
See all opposites of aghast

• Nearby Words

aggrieved
aggrievedly
aggro
aghast
agile
agilely
agility

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aghast. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aghast
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