horrendous
Shockingly bad indeed
Horrendous means extremely bad, shocking, or horrifying—something that inspires horror or dread.
A horrendous accident causes terrible damage.
Horrendous weather is severely unpleasant.
The word carries more weight than merely bad but gets diluted through casual use: The traffic was horrendous.
We made a horrendous mistake.
Inspiring horror or disgust
- atrociousAppallingly, shockingly wicked
- dreadfulCausing great fear or suffering
- terribleExtremely poor or distressing
- awfulExtremely bad quality
ghastly · abominable · dire · grievous · egregious · deplorable · outrageous · shocking
Causing strong disgust
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- repugnantExtremely distasteful or offensive
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
nauseating · sickening · offensive · odious · detestable · gross · foul · hideous
Evoking extreme fear
- nightmarishFrightening like bad dreams
- harrowingExtremely distressing or disturbing
- bloodcurdlingExtremely frightening or horrifying
- spine-chillingIntensely frightening or eerie
hair-raising · frightening · alarming · chilling · petrifying · daunting · menacing · ominous
Causing intense surprise
- staggeringShockingly impressive or unsteady
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
- joltingShaking with sudden force
astounding · flabbergasting · aghast · horrified · stunned · stupefied · shell-shocked · blindsided
appalling
Inspiring horror or disgust
- atrociousAppallingly, shockingly wicked
- dreadfulCausing great fear or suffering
- terribleExtremely poor or distressing
awful · ghastly · abominable · dire · grievous · egregious · deplorable · outrageous · shocking · heinous
revolting
Causing strong disgust
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- repugnantExtremely distasteful or offensive
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
loathsome · nauseating · sickening · offensive · odious · detestable · gross · foul · hideous · disgusting
terrifying
Evoking extreme fear
- nightmarishFrightening like bad dreams
- harrowingExtremely distressing or disturbing
- bloodcurdlingExtremely frightening or horrifying
spine-chilling · hair-raising · frightening · alarming · chilling · petrifying · daunting · menacing · ominous · sinister
shocking
Causing intense surprise
- staggeringShockingly impressive or unsteady
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
jolting · astounding · flabbergasting · aghast · horrified · stunned · stupefied · shell-shocked · blindsided · reeling
horrendouswonderful
Extremely good, inspiring delight
magnificent · delightful · marvelous · excellent · fantastic
horrendouscomforting
Giving emotional ease
soothing · reassuring · calming · relaxing · consoling
- down horrendousExtremely lovelorn and shameless