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horrid
This term conveys a visceral sense of repulsion or intense dislike, often blending physical disgust with moral disapproval. It is frequently used to describe sensory experiences, such as a foul odor or bleak weather, where the unpleasantness is overwhelming and immediate.
In social contexts, the word shifts toward behavioral criticism. When describing a person or their actions, it suggests a level of spitefulness or meanness that is particularly grating or offensive, often used in a slightly exaggerated or emotive tone common in British English.
Meanings
Examples
The smell coming from the old basement was absolutely horrid.
I cannot believe I have to work in this horrid weather.
The monster had a horrid appearance that made the villagers scream.
I had a horrid feeling that something was wrong the moment I entered the room.
She is a horrid boss who enjoys making her employees miserable.