Meaning & Definition of word "Horrendous"
Horrendous
/həˈrɛndəs/
adjective:
- 1. Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or bad.
- Example: The storm caused horrendous damage to the town's infrastructure.
- 2. Causing horror; extremely shocking.
- Example: The documentary revealed the horrendous conditions in the factory.
- 3. Very bad or terrible.
- Example: He received a horrendous grade on his final exam.
Etymology
●From Latin horrendus, from horrere ‘to shudder, tremble’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
horrendous crime:
A crime that is exceptionally bad or shocking.
horrendous noise:
A sound that is unbearable or extremely disturbing.
Related Words
horror:
An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
horrible:
Causing horror; extremely unpleasant.
Slang Meanings of horrendous
Meaning: Something that is extremely bad.
● Example Sentence: That movie was horrendous, I can't believe I paid to see it.
Meaning: Used to describe a severely negative situation.
● Example Sentence: The traffic today was horrendous!