horrible
UK: ˈhɒrɪbl̩ | US: ˈhɔːrəbl̩
adj. causing or likely to cause horror; shocking
adj. extremely unpleasant or disagreeable
adj. (informal) very bad or inadequate
The word traces back to Latin horribilis, combining horrēre (to bristle with fear) and -ibilis (ability). Originally describing literal terror (e.g., hair standing on end), it softened over time to denote general unpleasantness. The root horr- also appears in "horror" and "horrify," maintaining its core link to fear.
The movie’s special effects were so realistic they created a horrible sense of dread.
She woke up with a horrible headache after the party.
The weather turned horrible just as we started our picnic.
His handwriting is horrible—I can barely read it.
It’s horrible how some animals are treated in factories.