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What is another word for Hideous? – 288 Hideous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    repulsive ugly repugnant disgusting distasteful foul ghastly gruesome horrific heinous abhorrent dreadful appalling atrocious offensive unpleasant unattractive unsightly ghastly hideous monstrous odious repellent revolting shocking sickening terrible vile abominable awful detestable dreadful frightening frightful gruesome horrifying loathsome nauseating obnoxious repulsive revulsive terrifying unpleasant unpalatable

    Meaning of Hideous

    The primary meaning of the word "hideous" is extremely unpleasant or disgusting to look at.

    Definitions

    • Causing a strong feeling of disgust or distaste because of being extremely unpleasant or unattractive
    • Inspiring horror or revulsion, extremely bad or unpleasant

    Etymology of Hideous

    The word "hideous" originated from the Old French word "hideous", which is derived from "hide", meaning "ugly" or "frightful", and the suffix "-ous", which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or disgusting to look at

    Example Uses

    • The hideous creature in the movie scared the children.
    • She thought the new building was hideous and did not fit in with the rest of the city.
    • The smell of the garbage was hideous and made everyone cover their noses.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    beautiful attractive lovely gorgeous stunning pretty pleasant appealing charming delightful lovely nice pleasing pleasant alluring captivating enchanting enticing exquisite fair handsome lovely picturesque pleasing pretty ravishing resplendent splendid stunning pleasing winsome wonderful agreeable charming comely fair gorgeous graceful lovely pleasant pretty sweet

    Related Nouns

    monster beast creature animal thing object sight spectacle appearance aspect look face features form shape figure body corpse carcass remains ruins wreck horror fright terror fear dread anxiety revulsion disgust distaste repulsion aversion abhorrence loathing hatred detestation

    Related Verbs

    scare frighten terrify horrify disgust repel offend disturb upset shock revolt sicken nauseate repulse appall dismay daunt intimidate cow alarm startle astound amaze stun bewilder perplex confuse puzzle bother trouble worry annoy irritate vex plague torment harass

    Related Adjectives

    ugly unpleasant unattractive unsightly repulsive disgusting distasteful foul ghastly gruesome horrific heinous abhorrent dreadful appalling atrocious offensive repugnant vile abominable awful detestable frightful loathsome nauseating obnoxious repellent revolting shocking sickening terrible unpalatable fearsome formidable intimidating menacing ominous threatening unsavory uninviting forbidding gloomy dismal dreary depressing dismal gloomy somber mournful sorrowful dismal bleak cheerless desolate barren stark harsh severe rigid austere grim ghastly macabre morbid gruesome grisly ghastly hideous monstrous odious repellent repulsive revolting shocking vile wicked woeful wretched abhorrent detestable disgusting foul heinous horrific loathsome nauseating obnoxious repugnant repulsive revolting sickening terrible unsavory unpalatable unpleasant unappealing unattractive unsightly repugnant repulsive disgusting distasteful foul ghastly gruesome horrific heinous abhorrent dreadful appalling atrocious offensive unpleasant unattractive unsightly repulsive disgusting distasteful foul ghastly gruesome horrific heinous abhorrent dreadful appalling atrocious offensive