Vocabulary
Appalling
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
causing shock or dismay; horrific
Urdu meaning
انتہائی خراب، ہولناک
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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HAT Israel has moved to legalise the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks comes as little surprise, given its appalling human rights record and persistent disregard for Palestinian life.
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Executing Palestinians
— 2026-04-01
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Their conditions are appalling and it is reported that faced with starvation and .
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Seventy-five years ago Anxiety for refugees
— 2026-02-27
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They were given minimal state livelihood support with appalling conditions in the refugee camps set up for them.
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Soft power`, a better option
— 2026-02-07
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Yet the public, who is the subject of the law and its justice, holds an appalling opinion of both, and those who administer them.
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Transcendental justice
— 2026-02-06
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But the state must confront other facts too: despite boasting immense natural and mineral wealth, Balochistan`s socioeconomic indicators are appalling.
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Honest appraisal
— 2026-02-04
Synonyms
shocking, horrific, horrifying, horrible, terrible, awful,
Antonyms
admirable, excellent
Curator example
the cat suffered appalling injuries during the attack
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