Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Appalling

Shocking

The most appropriate synonym of the word appalling is shocking.

• Appalling means extremely bad or unpleasant, causing shock or disgust.
• Shocking means causing great surprise, upset, or disapproval.

The other options are not as appropriate synonyms for appalling.

• Awesome means inspiring great admiration, reverence, or fear.
• Tremendous means very great or impressive.
• Fantastic means extremely good or imaginative.