Definitions for: Appalling

[n] an experience that appalls; "is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?"
[adj] causing consternation; "appalling conditions"

Webster (1913) Definition: Ap*pall"ing, a.
Such as to appall; as, an appalling accident. --
Ap*pall"ing*ly, adv.

Synonyms: alarming, dismaying

See Also: experience