Horrible

usgb/ˈhɔːrəbl/
adjective

Very bad or unpleasant.

It's been a horrible day.
Visual representation of "horrible" - Very bad or unpleasant

Often appears as...

  • horrible day
  • horrible experience

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Disapproving

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Severity

Use 'horrible' when something is more than just bad; it implies a very strong negative feeling.

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The movie was horrible, I couldn't even finish watching it.
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Sensory Impact

'Horrible' often describes extreme negative reactions to tastes, smells and sights.

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There was a horrible taste in my mouth after eating the expired yogurt.
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Personal Perspective

'Horrible' can be subjective; what's horrible to you might be fine for someone else.

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She finds spiders horrible, but I think they're fascinating.
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