Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(17,838 posts)

6. "Appalled" looks like it has something to do with death.

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 01:06 PM

Monday

It's got "pall" in it. Maybe a good equivalent would be "mortified.". You don't hear that one too often.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

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

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

"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