appallingly

In horrifying fashion

Appallingly means in a way that causes shock or dismay, usually at something's poor quality or moral failure.

The team played appallingly.

Appallingly, no one called for help.

It can intensify negative adjectives: appallingly rude, appallingly bad.

extreme

shockingly

In a startling manner

horrendously · egregiously · abysmally · atrociously · dreadfully · frightfully · terribly · awfully · woefully · dismally

moral

disgracefully

In a dishonorable manner

despicably · abominably · contemptibly · dishonorably · ignominiously · heinously · villainously · wickedly · depravedly · unethically

quality

badly

In an inferior manner

shoddily · sloppily · carelessly · negligently · ineptly · clumsily · amateurishly · substandard · unacceptably · insufficiently

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quality/manner of action

appallinglyadmirably

Deservingly of esteem

wonderfully · excellently · splendidly · magnificently · superbly

emotional impact

appallinglydelightfully

In a pleasing way

pleasantly · charmingly · comfortingly · reassuringly · soothingly

behavioral manner

appallinglyadmirably

Deservingly of esteem

commendably · honorably · respectably · decently · properly

Family

appalling

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G