Aghast (Adj.):
Pronunciation: uh-gast
Word Meaning: “Aghast” is an adjective that describes a feeling of shock, horror, or amazement, often accompanied by a sense of disbelief. It implies being struck with fear, surprise, or intense dismay.
Uses in Sentence:
- Upon hearing the news, she was aghast at the magnitude of the disaster.
- The audience sat aghast as the unexpected twist in the plot unfolded.
Synonyms:
- Shocked
- Appalled
- Horrified
- Stunned
- Dismayed
Antonyms:
- Unfazed
- Unperturbed
- Unimpressed
- Unalarmed
- Unconcerned
Word Meaning in Hindi: The word “Aghast” can be translated into Hindi as “भौचक्का” (Bhauchakka) or “चौंका हुआ” (Chonka Hua).
Word Uses in Hindi:
- खबर सुनकर, उसे आपदा के परिमाण पर भौचक्का लगा। (Upon hearing the news, she was aghast at the magnitude of the disaster.)
- अचानक कहानी में हुए अप्रत्याशित पल के साथ, दर्शक भौचक्का बैठे रहे। (The audience sat aghast as the unexpected twist in the plot unfolded.)