English · Adjectives
horrible
/ˈhɒrəbl/
[/ˈhɒrəbl/]
very unpleasant
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Causing horror or strong dislike; extremely unpleasant.
Example
The smell from the old drains was so horrible that we had to leave the room.
The smell from the old drains was so horrible that we had to leave the room.
Etymology
From Latin 'horribilis', from 'horrere' (to bristle, shudder).
How & Where It’s Used
Strong negative word for unpleasant sights, smells, and events.