C2 verb Neutre

appalling

/əˈpɔː.lɪŋ/

Causing shock, dismay, or horror due to being extremely bad or of poor quality. It is frequently used to emphasize the severity of a negative situation or behavior.

Exemples

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1

The weather during our vacation was absolutely appalling, with non-stop rain and wind.

The weather during our vacation was absolutely appalling, with non-stop rain and wind.

2

The commission reported that the conditions in the detention center were truly appalling.

The commission reported that the conditions in the detention center were truly appalling.

3

The service at that restaurant was appalling; we waited an hour just for water.

The service at that restaurant was appalling; we waited an hour just for water.

Famille de mots

Nom
appallment
Verb
appall
Adverbe
appallingly
Adjectif
appalling
Apparenté
pallor
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'pale.' When something is 'appalling,' it makes you turn 'pale' with shock or horror.

Quiz rapide

The public was shocked by the ___ lack of safety measures at the construction site.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : appalling

Exemples

1

The weather during our vacation was absolutely appalling, with non-stop rain and wind.

everyday

The weather during our vacation was absolutely appalling, with non-stop rain and wind.

2

The commission reported that the conditions in the detention center were truly appalling.

formal

The commission reported that the conditions in the detention center were truly appalling.

3

The service at that restaurant was appalling; we waited an hour just for water.

informal

The service at that restaurant was appalling; we waited an hour just for water.

4

The study highlights an appalling lack of resources dedicated to mental health in urban schools.

academic

The study highlights an appalling lack of resources dedicated to mental health in urban schools.

5

Our sales figures for the last quarter were appalling, necessitating a complete strategy overhaul.

business

Our sales figures for the last quarter were appalling, necessitating a complete strategy overhaul.

Famille de mots

Nom
appallment
Verb
appall
Adverbe
appallingly
Adjectif
appalling
Apparenté
pallor

Collocations courantes

appalling conditions extremely bad living or working situations
appalling behavior shockingly bad conduct
appalling lack of a shocking deficiency in something
appalling weather very unpleasant or severe weather
appalling waste a shocking loss of resources or time

Phrases Courantes

in appalling taste

extremely offensive or inappropriate

an appalling state of affairs

a very bad or shocking situation

find something appalling

to be shocked or disgusted by something

Souvent confondu avec

appalling vs appealing

Appealing means attractive or interesting, whereas appalling means shocking or awful.

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Notes d'usage

Appalling is a very strong adjective; using it for minor inconveniences can sound hyperbolic. It is often used to describe moral failures, social conditions, or extreme incompetence.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes confuse it with 'appealing' because of the similar spelling, which leads to the opposite meaning being conveyed.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'pale.' When something is 'appalling,' it makes you turn 'pale' with shock or horror.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'apallir', meaning to grow pale or make pale.

Modèles grammaticaux

commonly used as an attributive adjective (e.g., 'appalling conditions') used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs (e.g., 'the news was appalling') can be modified by adverbs of degree like 'absolutely' or 'truly'
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Contexte culturel

In British English, 'appalling' is frequently used as a high-intensity descriptor for poor quality or bad weather, often slightly more common than in American English.

Quiz rapide

The public was shocked by the ___ lack of safety measures at the construction site.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : appalling

Mots lis

syntegment

C1

To integrate or fuse distinct segments or components into a single, unified structure or cohesive system. It is often used in technical, architectural, or abstract contexts to describe the seamless blending of parts into a whole.

exsimilment

C1

Exsimilment is an adjective describing something that has diverged so fundamentally from its original source or peer group that it no longer possesses any shared characteristics. It is frequently used in technical and comparative contexts to denote a state of complete and intentional dissimilarity.

foreautofy

C1

Describing a system, process, or device that has been autonomously optimized or configured in advance to handle future scenarios. It implies a state of being pre-emptively automated to function seamlessly without human intervention when specific conditions are met.

insedess

C1

Describing a state of remaining in one location or maintaining an inactive, sedentary posture. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to characterize organisms, habits, or lifestyles that lack movement or migration.

interpunctive

C1

Relating to the marks or signs used in punctuation to separate sentences and their elements. It describes the structural use of points or symbols to clarify the meaning and rhythm of a written text.

comloquward

C1

Describes a person who is excessively talkative in a socially clumsy or uncoordinated manner. It specifically refers to the combination of being verbose while simultaneously lacking the grace to navigate conversational cues effectively.

circumjurent

C1

A person who takes a legal oath within a specific surrounding territory or boundary, often to verify land limits or local facts. In an archaic or specialized legal context, it refers to a witness who confirms the truth of a matter based on their presence in the surrounding area.

comvester

C1

A comvester is an individual who participates in community-based investment, pooling financial resources with others to support local projects or social enterprises. This role combines traditional investment goals with a focus on social impact and collective community benefit.

antitractent

C1

Describing a force or substance that exerts a repelling influence, tending to push away rather than attract. It is primarily used in technical or scientific contexts to describe physical properties or behaviors that resist being drawn together.

triludary

C1

To engage in a complex tripartite evaluation or negotiation process involving three distinct parties, stages, or perspectives. It is used to describe the act of reaching a balanced resolution or synthesis through three-way interaction.

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