The phrase "appalling situation" means a very bad, shocking, or terrible condition or circumstance.
Sentences with «appalling situation»
«It is the most appalling situation for families who know that their loved ones have died and are not be able to retrieve the bodies. (premierchristianity.com)
What is very disappointing however, is the complete failure of the Commission to recognize that their plan is grossly inequitable, despite it being an improvement on the current appalling situation. (croakey.org)
It is only God's concrete act of loving them in the midst of the most appalling situations that makes their lives worth living. (religion-online.org)