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Meaning of aghastness in English:

aghastness

noun

  • The state of being aghast; horror.

Pronunciation

aghastness

/əˈɡɑːstnəs/ /əˈɡastnəs/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Boston Investigator. From aghast + -ness.