Stunned, and not in a good way (6)

I believe the answer is:

aghast

(Other definitions for aghast that I've seen before include "Stupefied with horrer" , "Thunderstruck" , "'Horrified, shocked (6)'" , "Amazed" , "Appalled, shocked" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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