aghast

adjective
UK: /əˈɡɑːst/
US: /əˈɡæst/

  1. Very shocked and upset.

    1. I was aghast at the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. She looked aghast when she saw the damage, realizing the extent of the problem and feeling helpless. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

appalled dismayed astonished

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "aghast" is /əˈɡɑːst/ in British English and /əˈɡæst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aghast": appalled, dismayed, astonished.

Example usage of "aghast": "I was aghast at the news.". More examples on the page.