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Appalled 1100 Words You Need Week 45 Day 4

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Appalled 1100 Words You Need Week 45 Day 4

Appalled 1100 Words You Need Week 45 Day 4

/əˈpɔːld/ (adj)

extremely shocked, flabbergasted, greatly dismayed, repelled, horrified, stunned, revolted, sickened, disgusted, distressed

I was appalled by McEnroe’s comment but, sadly, not shocked. Williams, however, handled him with the grace and strength of a true winner. Serena Williams is a cultural icon and a master in her sport, and she scares the hell out of men without competing with them. McEnroe, on the other hand, was and is a national embarrassment. Unfortunately, Ezinne, you are right, her superiority is clouded by her color and gender.

Source: https://dennettrm.medium.com/

Antonym: delighted

Verb: appall

Adjective: appalling

Adverb: appallingly


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