Definition of Aghast

shocked or surprised in an upsetting way

Examples of Aghast in a sentence

The teacher was aghast at the large number of students who failed the easy test.  🔊

When the magician did his disappearing trick, the speechless audience was aghast.  🔊

Helen was aghast when she found the illegal drugs buried in her backyard.  🔊

As the car moved rapidly towards me, I was aghast and could not move to safety.  🔊

After Jenna learned her mother had spent her entire college fund, she became aghast and angry.  🔊

Although I was aghast at the sight of the bloodied body in my house, I still managed to call the police.  🔊

The thought of the federal government monitoring religious activities leaves many aghast.  🔊

I was so aghast when my favorite celebrity walked passed me that I could not speak.  🔊

While my friends thought the fake spider was funny, the plastic creature left me aghast and in tears.  🔊

Herman really liked the house, but he was aghast at the property’s three million dollar price tag.  🔊

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