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Horrendous

Verb / ˌhɔ:ˈrendʌs / Another word for horrendous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible

Synonyms & similar words

dread dire fearsome terrible dreaded frightening horrific direful dreadful awful fearful dreadful awful terrible ghastly atrocious appalling frightful horrific gruesome hideous monstrous shocking disgusting repulsive revolting abominable unspeakable offensive vile repugnant

Synonyms by register

Formal

appalling atrocious deplorable ghastly

Informal

awful terrible dreadful lousy

Literary

frightful dire grim

Antonyms

wonderful marvelous splendid glorious delightful pleasant lovely

Common collocations

  • horrendous crime
  • horrendous accident
  • horrendous mistake
  • horrendous conditions
  • horrendous experience
  • horrendous noise
  • horrendous reality

Word family

adjective horrendous
adverb horrendously

Usage note

Horrendous is a strong adjective used to describe something extremely unpleasant, shocking, or frightening. It is often used to emphasize the severity of a negative situation or event.

Example sentences

  1. The car accident was horrendous.
  2. The smell coming from the dumpster was horrendous.
  3. The horror movie was too horrendous for me to watch.
  4. The idea of eating bugs is horrendous to some people.
  5. The noise coming from the construction site was horrendous.

Quotes

  • The experience of war was horrendous.
  • The idea of losing someone you love is horrendous.
  • The thought of never seeing your family again is horrendous.

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