C2adjectiveformalemotions
US/əˈɡæst/
UK/əˈɡɑːst/
shocked and upset by something terrible
In context
She stared aghast at the hospital bill for a single night.
Parents were aghast when they saw what the children had watched online.
I was aghast to learn that the river had turned black.
Words that go with aghast
adjective + preposition
- aghast atTeachers were aghast at the number of students who cheated.
verb + adjective
- stare aghastPassengers stared aghast as the bridge began to shake.
- watch aghastViewers watched aghast as the storm destroyed the old pier.
adverb + adjective
- utterly aghastThe locals were utterly aghast at the plan to cut down the trees.
- absolutely aghastI was absolutely aghast when I heard what he had said to her.