Horrible

/ˈhɔːr.ɪ.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

causing horror; exceedingly bad or unpleasant.

The movie was so horrible that we left the theater halfway through.

very poor in quality or performance; terrible.

The food at that restaurant was horrible; I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

causing feelings of shock or disgust.

The news of the tragedy was horrible and left everyone in disbelief.

From Latin 'horror', meaning 'to tremble' or 'to be afraid'.

horrible mistake

A very bad error.

horrible truth

A truth that is very unpleasant or difficult to accept.

horrible feeling

An unpleasant or distressing emotional sensation.

horror

An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

horrific

Causing horror; extremely shocking.

Awful or really bad.

That movie was just horrible!

Something very disappointing.

The concert was horrible compared to last year.