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appallingly

Pronunciation: [əˈpɔːlɪŋli]

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Learn how to use appallingly in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “behavior”

(adverb) in a way that is shocking or very bad. When something is done appallingly, it means it is really unacceptable or makes you feel upset about how bad it is.

Example

She appallingly managed to complete the project despite the challenges.

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He appallingly failed to follow the simplest instructions, which surprised everyone.

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How can someone behave so appallingly?

Context: “quality”

(adverb) in a very poor or terrible manner. If something is done appallingly, it is done in a way that shows a lack of care or skill, and it's really disappointing.

Example

The team appallingly improved their performance after the last game.

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The service at the restaurant was appallingly bad, which made us leave early.

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Why did the movie get such appallingly low ratings?

How to pronounce appallingly

Pronunciation: [əˈpɔːlɪŋli]

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