horrible
/ˈhɒrəbl/ · /ˈhɔːrəbl/
CEFR level A2Topic EmotionWord #1529 in the learning path
糟糕的；令人厌恶的
Definitions
adj. very unpleasant or bad
糟糕的；令人厌恶的
adj. causing strong fear or shock
可怕的；令人震惊的
Example
A horrible smell came from the forgotten lunch box.
那个被遗忘的午餐盒散发出难闻的气味。
Residents described the horrible conditions in overcrowded housing and called for stricter enforcement of safety standards.
居民描述了拥挤住房中的恶劣条件，并呼吁更严格地执行安全标准。
Collocations
- a horrible smell
- a horrible experience
- horrible weather
Word family
- horribly (adv.)
- horror (n.)
- horrify (v.)
- horrific (adj.)
Synonyms
- awful
- terrible
- dreadful
Antonyms
- lovely
- pleasant
Usage tip
horrible常指很糟糕；horrific多指骇人、惨烈。
FAQ
- What does horrible mean?
- very unpleasant or bad causing strong fear or shock
- How is horrible pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɒrəbl/, US /ˈhɔːrəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
