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lastlib

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4. It's more accurate than "shocking."

Reply to gulliver (Original post)

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 12:42 PM

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Frankly, with the current regime, I think the word is UNDERused. But I wish we could use it less, with the regime doing fewer things that are appalling

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I'm appalled at the overuse of the word "appalled" [View all] gulliver Monday OP

How does "aghast" sit with you? True Dough Monday #1

I like it! gulliver Monday #3

How about bewildered , aghast, dumbfounded, stupefied, stunned and flabbergasted! kimbutgar Monday #2

It's more accurate than "shocking." lastlib Monday #4

Outraged, sickened, disgusted, repelled, shocked, offended, scandalized Wicked Blue Monday #5

"Appalled" looks like it has something to do with death. Haggard Celine Monday #6

Does Faux pas Monday #7

Nice post, Susan Collins. madinmaryland Monday #10

Thank you 😊 Faux pas Monday #12

That's awesome. DavidDvorkin Monday #8

This is appalling!! madinmaryland Monday #9

I am appalled by three other things jimmy the one Monday #11