Diabolical

usgb/ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkl/
adjective

Extremely bad or unpleasant.

They devised a diabolical plan to hurt their friend's reputation.
Visual representation of "diabolical" - Extremely bad or unpleasant.

Often appears as...

  • diabolical plan
  • diabolical act

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Extreme Negativity

Use 'diabolical' to express that something is shockingly bad or unacceptable.

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The food was diabolical; I could barely swallow it.
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Intensity Enhancer

'Diabolical' can intensify the severity of a situation or an action.

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He faced a diabolical dilemma that left him with no good choices.
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Strong Disapproval

Express strong disapproval or frustration with a situation by calling it 'diabolical'.

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Their customer service is diabolical, and I won't shop there again.
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