C2 verb 중립

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.

예시

3 / 5
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.

어휘 가족

명사
appallment
Verb
appall
부사
appallingly
형용사
appalling
관련
pallor
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: appalling

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
appallment
Verb
appall
부사
appallingly
형용사
appalling
관련
pallor

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

appalling vs appealing

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

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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'
🌍

문화적 맥락

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.

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: appalling

관련 단어

ancarny

C1

Relating to deep, ancient instincts or primal physical sensations that evoke a sense of mystery or unsettling familiarity. It describes behaviors or feelings that seem to be inherited from prehistoric ancestors and manifest in modern contexts.

tripendward

C1

Describing a trajectory, movement, or orientation directed toward a three-fold suspension or a point supported by three distinct anchors. It characterizes an object or path that leans toward a junction where three entities or supports meet.

synacrness

C1

Describing a quality of simultaneous acute precision and synchronized coordination. It refers to the state where multiple sharp or intense elements occur at once with perfect alignment.

unmalance

C1

A state of persistent or structural lack of equilibrium, specifically when this lack of balance leads to a detrimental or inefficient outcome. It is often used in technical or test-specific environments to describe systems where the distribution of elements is intentionally or erroneously skewed.

comtermness

C1

To engage in the process of establishing common terminology or shared linguistic understanding within a specific group. It involves negotiating and refining definitions to ensure all parties are aligned on technical concepts.

semifinism

C1

Relating to a state of partial completion or an intermediate stage in a process where a final goal is reached in function but not in form. It describes something that is operational yet lacks the definitive polish or finality of a completed work.

revaltion

C1

A revelation is the act of revealing or disclosing a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made in a dramatic way. It can also refer to a divine or supernatural disclosure of information to humanity.

bifugcy

C1

To divide or branch into two distinct, often divergent paths or outcomes, typically used in contexts involving complex decision-making or evolutionary processes. It implies a definitive split where the resulting entities develop independently and no longer overlap.

intravictship

C1

Describing the internal relations, dynamics, or psychological states that exist within a group sharing a common victory or high-status achievement. It refers specifically to the nuances of interaction between members who are part of the same successful collective.

antimanment

C1

The systematic opposition to or reversal of human management and intervention within a specific system or environment. It typically refers to the policy of allowing natural or organic processes to occur without external control or supervision.

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