The meaning of APPALLING is inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust. How to use appalling in a sentence.

APPALLING definition: 1. very bad: 2. shocking and very bad: 3. very bad: . Learn more.

APPALLING definition: causing dismay or horror. See examples of appalling used in a sentence.

Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you. They have been living under the most appalling conditions for two months.

(informal) very bad; of very poor quality The bus service is appalling now.

appalling (əˈpɔːlɪŋ) adj 1. causing extreme dismay, horror, or revulsion 2. very bad

We drove by an appalling accident on the highway. Your behavior has been appalling. [= atrocious, outrageous, terrible]

Something that is appalling is awful or horrible, causing dismay or disgust. It's definitely not appealing.

appalling meaning, definition, what is appalling: very unpleasant and shocking: Learn more.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 ap•pall•ing (ə pô′ ling), adj. causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.