Sentence examples for capable of appalling from inspiring English sources

As a species, we are capable of appalling cruelty: we deliberately degrade people, turning them into mere things, objects of our own greed, lust and hunger for domination.

That is a deeply debatable proposition – especially as, today, they have shown themselves to be every bit as capable of appalling sexism and not even noticing it.

"Mr. Bale is entirely correct to say that Moses, as depicted in the Bible, is shown to be capable of appalling violence and appears to have multiple personalities," Kirsch told HuffPost by email.

Salif Keita is blessed with one of the finest voices in the world, and is responsible for two classic African albums, but he is capable of quite appalling lapses of musical judgment.

For many Afghans - me included - it is upsetting that young men like this, can suddenly transform themselves into misguided protectors of the holy book, and that they are capable of such appalling violence.

Pinker does not deny that individual human beings are capable of the most appalling acts of savagery.

Two years on, and she's back over here for two nights only, and remains a living testament to the power of stand-up comedy as an art form capable of tackling and transcending the most appalling aspects of human existence.

They manifested plenty of appalling qualities.

I'm guilty of appalling, amateurish complacency.

Instead it turned into a day of appalling tragedy.

I'm capable of medalling.