horrendous Definition
- 1shockingly dreadful or terrible
- 2extremely unpleasant or disagreeable
Using horrendous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "horrendous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The hurricane caused horrendous damage to the city.
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The food at that restaurant was horrendous.
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The traffic on the highway was horrendous this morning.
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The movie was so bad, it was absolutely horrendous.
horrendous Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with horrendous
an extremely serious and shocking criminal act
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The police are investigating a horrendous crime that took place last night.
severe and excruciating physical discomfort
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The athlete suffered horrendous pain after injuring his knee during the game.
a serious and costly error
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The company made a horrendous mistake by investing in the wrong market.
Origins of horrendous
from Latin 'horrere', meaning 'to tremble' or 'to shudder'
Summary: horrendous in Brief
The term 'horrendous' [huh-ren-duh s] describes something that is shockingly dreadful or terrible, often used to describe extremely unpleasant or disagreeable situations. It can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from natural disasters to movies, as in 'The hurricane caused horrendous damage to the city.' 'Horrendous' can also be used in phrases like 'horrendous crime,' 'horrendous pain,' and 'horrendous mistake.'
