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Hideous

usgb/ˈhɪdiəs/Volume
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Physical Attributes

Use 'hideous' to vividly describe someone or something's physical features in a negative way.

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He wore a mask to cover his hideous scars.
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Beyond Ugly

'Hideous' implies a level of ugliness that causes fear or horror, not just normal unattractiveness.

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The haunted house was decorated with hideous figures.
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Emotional Reaction

Using 'hideous' often shows the speaker's strong emotional response to something very unpleasant to look at.

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She recoiled at the hideous sight of the abandoned home.
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