horrified
UK: ˈhɒrɪfaɪd | US: ˈhɔːrɪfaɪd
adj. filled with horror or shock
vt. (past tense of "horrify") caused someone to feel horror or shock
The root "horr" comes from Latin horrēre (to tremble, shudder), reflecting a primal reaction to fear. The suffix "-ify" (from Latin -ificare) transforms nouns into verbs meaning "to make." Combined, "horrify" literally means "to cause dread." The "-ed" suffix marks the past tense or adjective form. Over time, "horrified" evolved to describe both the action of shocking someone and the resulting state of terror.
She was horrified by the graphic scene in the movie.
The news of the accident horrified the entire community.
His horrified expression revealed his shock.
They were horrified to discover the truth.
The teacher’s sudden outburst left the students horrified.