horrendous
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Adj — Extremely unpleasant, shocking, or bad.
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Etymology
From Latin horrendus, "to be dreaded" — a form of the verb horreo, "to shudder or tremble".
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What does “horrendous” mean?
The word “horrendous” means extremely unpleasant, shocking, or bad. In plain terms, very bad indeed — often used for shocking or upsetting situations, but also loosely for anything terrible (a horrendous mess).
How do you pronounce “horrendous”?
“Horrendous” is pronounced huh-REHN-duhs (/həˈɹɛndəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “horrendous” in a sentence?
Here is “horrendous” used in a sentence: “The traffic this morning was horrendous.”
What part of speech is “horrendous”?
“Horrendous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “horrendous” come from?
The word “horrendous” comes from Latin. From Latin horrendus, "to be dreaded" — a form of the verb horreo, "to shudder or tremble".
Is “horrendous” a common word?
“Horrendous” is an uncommon word in modern English.