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Synonyms & Similar Words
atrocious
appalling
awful
terrible
frightening
dreadful
fearful
ghastly
grim
gruesome
horrific
heinous
abhorrent
detestable
despicable
disgusting
distasteful
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hateful
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odious
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repulsive
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vile
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abominable
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Meaning of Horrible
The primary meaning of "Horrible" is extremely bad or unpleasant.
Definitions
- Causing a feeling of great fear, shock, or disgust
- * Extremely bad or of very poor quality
Etymology of Horrible
The word "Horrible" has its roots in Latin, derived from "horror," which means a feeling of great fear or shock, and the suffix "-ible," which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state.
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that inspires horror or fear.
Example Uses
- The movie was so horrible that I walked out of the theater after 30 minutes.
- * The conditions in the refugee camp were horrible, with inadequate food and shelter.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
wonderful
marvelous
fantastic
extraordinary
superb
excellent
great
good
fine
pleasant
delightful
charming
appealing
attractive
lovely
nice
pleasant
satisfying
enjoyable
pleasing
agreeable
acceptable
tolerable
bearable
endurable