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Appallingly

Definition

(formal, often negative) Extremely badly or shockingly; in a way that causes great disappointment or disgust.

Example Sentences

1The new restaurant was appallingly managed, with long wait times and poor service.
2The appallingly low scores on the standardized tests prompted an investigation into the school's curriculum.
3Was the company's response to the crisis appallingly inadequate, or was it simply overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster?
4Try not to be appallingly rude to your hosts, even if you disagree with their opinions.
5There is an appallingly high rate of recidivism among young offenders, which suggests that the current rehabilitation programs are not effective.

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