The phrase "appalled by the prospect" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing strong disapproval or shock regarding a potential situation or outcome.
Example: "Many were appalled by the prospect of the new policy being implemented without public consultation."
Alternatives: "shocked by the possibility" or "dismayed at the idea."
"I'm appalled by the prospect, frankly," he joked, adding that he was moving forward "with enormous trepidation and self-loathing".
Israel, in particular, is appalled by the prospect of Iran having the bomb.The candidates now limbering up to fight for Iran's presidency are a varied bunch.
One regular, appalled by the prospect of voting for either Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, is thinking of writing the former president's name on his ballot.
Daleep Mukarji, director of Christian Aid, said he was "appalled by the prospect of the World Bank diverting more than $8m from a fund created to help Bangladesh".
Appalled by the prospect of ceding influence over its former Soviet satellite to Europe, Russia has threatened a trade blockade of Ukraine if it decides to sign the agreement.
While liberal, even libertine France is appalled by the prospect of gay marriage, conservative, often Christian America has either resigned itself or rallied to the prospect of having married gay couples living next door.
It was nearly 20 years later when the world authority, appalled by the football of the World Cup of Italy in 1990 and facing the prospect of selling the game in America four years later, finally acted on Allison's proposal.
A de facto peacenik who was horrified by the prospect of needless war, Reagan likely would have been appalled by the aggressive posturing of most of the Republicans currently seeking the White House.
Sullivan is seduced by the prospect of professional acceptance and social respectability, while Costigan is appalled by the thrill he gets from letting his Id off the leash and acting like a violent criminal.
