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appalling Synonyms

Another word for appalling

Choosing another word for appalling depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
shocking
horrifying
horrific
horrendous
dreadful
atrocious
Strong
ghastly
deplorable
hideous
outrageous

• adjective (Context 2)

Extremely bad, unpleasant, or of remarkably poor quality.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
terrible
awful
abysmal
dreadful
atrocious
horrible
Strong
wretched
execrable
woeful
dire

Opposites of appalling

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

superb
excellent
outstanding
admirable
splendid
wonderful
commendable
marvelous
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• Nearby Words

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appalachians
appall
appalling
appallingly
apparatus
apparel

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