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Horrible

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhɒrəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhɔːrəbl/"]/

Meaning of Horrible

very bad or unpleasant; used to describe something that you do not like

In simple words: Very bad or unpleasant.

Horrible in a sentence

• The weather today is absolutely horrible, with heavy rain and strong winds.
• She had a horrible experience at the restaurant due to terrible service.
• The movie was so horrible that I couldn’t watch it until the end.
• He told a horrible lie that hurt his friend's feelings.
• The smell coming from the dumpster was absolutely horrible.

How to use Horrible

Use 'horrible' to describe something that causes strong feelings of dislike or fear. Avoid in formal contexts; consider 'terrible' as a more formal alternative.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'horror' — something that gives you chills is horrible.

Related words

Collocations with Horrible

• be
• feel
• look
• really
• absolutely
• quite
• to
• be
• feel
• look
• really
• absolutely
• quite
• to
• be
• feel
• look
• really
• absolutely
• quite
• to

Synonyms for Horrible

• terrible
• nasty, obnoxious

Opposites of Horrible

• wonderful
• pleasant
• great

Common mistakes with Horrible

• Confused with 'horrific' which describes something causing horror.
• Using 'horrible' to describe minor annoyances, it’s too strong for that.
• Mistakenly spelling it as 'horrable'.

Frequently asked questions about Horrible

What does Horrible mean?

Very bad or unpleasant.

What is the definition of Horrible?

very bad or unpleasant; used to describe something that you do not like

How do you use Horrible in a sentence?

The weather today is absolutely horrible, with heavy rain and strong winds.

Can you give another example of Horrible?

She had a horrible experience at the restaurant due to terrible service.

What are synonyms for Horrible?

Common alternatives include terrible, nasty, obnoxious.

What is the opposite of Horrible?

Opposite meanings include wonderful, pleasant, great.

What words go with Horrible?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, really, absolutely, quite, to, be, feel, look, really, absolutely, quite, to, be, feel, look, really, absolutely, quite, to.

What are common mistakes when using Horrible?

Confused with 'horrific' which describes something causing horror. Using 'horrible' to describe minor annoyances, it’s too strong for that. Mistakenly spelling it as 'horrable'.

How do you pronounce Horrible?

US: /["/ˈhɔːrəbl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhɒrəbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Horrible?

Use 'horrible' to describe something that causes strong feelings of dislike or fear. Avoid in formal contexts; consider 'terrible' as a more formal alternative.

What CEFR level is Horrible?

"Horrible" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.