Appalling
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Worst Aid: The conditions in the hospital are absolutely appalling; with many of the patients wallowing in the same filth they had when they were brought in from the battlefield.
Source: Series / Mercy Street - In other stories, the worst cruelty is done by child soldiers in pursuit of collective victory, it's appalling, but somewhat understandable, and don't seem as individually perverse.
Source: Literature / Xeelee Sequence -
The worst case is with Ellie, who does some really appalling stuff but gets away with it, or is 'justified.' The most recent being the third season finale, in which she clearly has an emotional affair with another man IN FRONT OF ANDY, which is painted as acceptable.
Source: Series / Cougar Town
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