Appalling or Appaling

“Appalling” is correct; “appaling” is missing an ‘l’.

appaling

Incorrect spelling - “Appaling” is a misspelling missing one ‘l’.

"appaling" is a common misspelling of "appalling". Always use "appalling" when referring to the correct word.

appalling

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

“Appalling” means very bad or shocking.

Definition of appalling

"appalling": “Appalling” means very bad or shocking.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for appalling

  • shocking
  • terrible

Usage Examples

"Correct:" Appalling behavior shocked us.

"Correct:" The smell was appalling.

"Correct:" An appalling mistake.

"Correct:" Conditions were appalling.

"Incorrect:" Appaling behavior.

"Incorrect:" Very appaling situation.

Notes:

  • Double ‘l’.
  • From ‘appall’.
  • Common typo.
  • Adjective form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is appaling wrong?

A: Missing one ‘l’.

Q: Correct spelling?

A: Appalling.

Summary

Use double ‘l’ in “appalling.”