appalled
Horrified beyond words
Appalled describes a state of shock mixed with horror or disgust at something morally offensive or deeply disturbing.
To be appalled is stronger than surprised or disappointed—it suggests visceral revulsion: I was appalled by the conditions in the factory.
The verb appall produces this state: The violence appalled everyone who witnessed it.
Intensely shocked, disgusted
- revoltedRose in opposition
- repulsedRejected with disgust
- sickenedMade ill or disgusted
- nauseatedFeeling urge to vomit
loathing · abhorrence · repugnance · distaste · aversion · detestation · contempt · disdain
Shocked into speechlessness
- aghastStruck with horror
- flabbergastedOverwhelmed with amazement
- astonishedGreatly shocked, overwhelmed
- taken abackShocked into momentary confusion
jolted · shaken · bewildered · dumbfounded · speechless · gobsmacked · incredulous · staggered
horrified
Intensely shocked, disgusted
nauseated · loathing · abhorrence · repugnance · distaste · aversion · detestation · contempt · disdain · disapproval
stunned
Shocked into speechlessness
- aghastStruck with horror
- flabbergastedOverwhelmed with amazement
- astonishedGreatly shocked, overwhelmed
taken aback · jolted · shaken · bewildered · dumbfounded · speechless · gobsmacked · incredulous · staggered · thunderstruck
indignant
Angered by unfairness
infuriated · livid · angry · resentful · fuming · irate · wrathful · aggrieved · up in arms · seething
appalledunfazed
Not disturbed or disconcerted
unperturbed · unmoved · unshaken · untroubled · indifferent