First Known Use: 1659
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horrendous
adjective hor·ren·dous \hȯ-ˈren-dəs, hä-, hə-\
: very bad or unpleasant
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Origin of HORRENDOUS
Latin horrendus, from gerundive of horrēre
Related to HORRENDOUS
- Synonyms
- alarming, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, frightful, ghastly, hair-raising, fearful, horrible, horrifying, intimidating, redoubtable, scary, shocking, spine-chilling, terrible, terrifying
- Antonyms
- innocuous, inoffensive
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horrendous
adjective hor·ren·dous \hȯ-ˈren-dəs, hä-, hə-\
Definition of HORRENDOUS for Kids
: very bad <horrendous traffic> <horrendous trouble>
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