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Definition of horribleness

horribleness

/ˈhɔːr.ə.bəl.nəs/
hor · ri · ble · ness
Adverb:horribly
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Adjective:horrible
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being horrible; extreme unpleasantness, dreadfulness, or offensiveness.

Example

"Nothing in the briefing had prepared the rescue workers for the sheer horribleness of the disaster site."

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• Rhymes for horribleness

• Nearby Words

horrendously
horrendousness
horrible
horribleness
horribly
horrid
horridly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Horribleness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/horribleness
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