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

The movie was horrible, I couldn't even finish watching it.
Sensory Impact
'Horrible' often describes extreme negative reactions to tastes, smells and sights.

There was a horrible taste in my mouth after eating the expired yogurt.
Personal Perspective
'Horrible' can be subjective; what's horrible to you might be fine for someone else.

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