Hellish

usgb/ˈhelɪʃ/
adjective

Very difficult or unpleasant.

The traffic was hellish this morning.
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Often appears as...

  • hellish traffic
  • hellish day
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Negative Intensity

Used to describe something extremely bad or difficult, emphasizing the negative aspect.

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She described her exam preparation as hellish.
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Emotional Stress

Communicates a strong feeling of frustration or distress associated with an experience.

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The actor recounted his hellish journey to stardom.
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Informal Speech

Common in casual conversation rather than formal or professional dialogue.

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Our road trip turned hellish when the car broke down.
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