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horrid

/ˈhɔːr.ɪd/
hor · rid
Adverb:horridly
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1

Causing horror, dread, or intense disgust; shockingly offensive or repulsive.

Example

"The documentary exposed the horrid living conditions inside the abandoned industrial facility."

2

Extremely unpleasant, disagreeable, or unkind in behavior or quality.

Example

"We decided to stay indoors all afternoon because of the horrid weather."

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• Rhymes for horrid

• Nearby Words

horrible
horribleness
horribly
horrid
horridly
horridness
horrific

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin horridus, meaning 'bristling, rough, or dreadful', derived from horrere ('to bristle or shudder with fear').

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