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Horrid

usgb/ˈhɔːrɪd/Volume
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Unpleasant Sensation

Use 'horrid' to express strong dislike for something you taste, smell, or feel.

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The medicine had a horrid flavor.
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Emotional Intensity

Apply 'horrid' for dramatic effect to describe something emotionally upsetting.

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Her remarks were quite horrid, leaving everyone upset.
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Exaggeration

'Horrid' can be used to exaggerate and emphasize a bad experience.

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We got lost for hours; it was absolutely horrid!
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