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hideous Synonyms

Another word for hideous

Choosing another word for hideous depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Extremely ugly, repulsive, or offensive to the sight or other senses.

Usage Example

"They decided to paint over the grotesque green wallpaper in the hallway."

Strongest
grotesque
repulsive
ugly
Strong
ghastly
unsightly
monstrous
grisly
repugnant
revolt

• adjective (Context 2)

Extremely unpleasant, morally shocking, or dreadful.

Usage Example

"The investigation uncovered a series of horrific crimes committed against the community."

Strongest
horrific
heinous
atrocious
appalling
dreadful
horrendous
Strong
abominable
horrible
vile
odious

Opposites of hideous

The opposite of hideous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

beautiful
gorgeous
wonderful
stunning
attractive
delightful
admirable
lovely
See all opposites of hideous

• Nearby Words

hiddenness
hide
hideaway
hideous
hideously
hideousness
hideout

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hideous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hideous
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