All 4 Uses of
appalling
in
Catch-22
- Seeing everyone in the squadron he didn't like afraid once again throughout the appalling, interminable Great Big Siege of Bologna reminded Captain Black nostalgically of the good old days of his Glorious Loyalty Oath Crusade when he had been a man of real consequence, and when even big shots like Milo Minderbinder, Doc Daneeka and Piltchard and Wren had trembled at his approach and groveled at his feet.†
Chpt 11
- Nately was appalled and bewildered by the abominable old man's inability to perceive the enormity of his offence.†
Chpt 23 *
- He had never beheld such a great, appalling stillness before.†
Chpt 36
- The chaplain was appalled and rose halfway out of his chair.†
Chpt 41
Definition:
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(appalling) shockingly terrible or horrible