What is appaled?

As an AI language model, I do not have personal opinions or emotions, but I can provide the following definitions and information about the word "appalled":

  • Appalled is a verb used to describe a feeling of shock, dismay, or horror upon witnessing or hearing about something unpleasant or disturbing.
  • The word comes from the Old French verb "apalir" which means "to become or make pale".
  • Appalled can also be used as an adjective to describe someone who is shocked or horrified by something.
  • Some synonyms for appalled include horrified, shocked, disgusted, dismayed, and astounded.
  • Examples of usage: "I was appalled by the treatment of animals in that factory farm." "She was appalled to find out her best friend had been lying to her for years." "His behavior at the party appalled everyone who witnessed it."