Horrid

The term “horrid” is used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant, revolting, or causes feelings of intense dislike or disgust. It is often associated with experiences, behaviors, or appearances that evoke a strong negative reaction. While the word carries a sense of harsh judgment, it can also be used in a more casual or exaggerated sense to describe something mildly unpleasant or disagreeable. Historically, the word was sometimes used to mean “causing horror,” but in modern usage, it is more commonly applied to things that are simply unpleasant or detestable rather than truly horrifying

10 Sentences Using “Horrid”:

1. The horrid smell coming from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
2. She found his behavior at the party absolutely horrid and decided to leave early.
3. The weather was so horrid that we had to cancel our outdoor plans.
4. His horrid remarks during the meeting shocked everyone in the room.
5. The haunted house had a horrid atmosphere, sending shivers down our spines.
6. The horrid traffic jam caused us to miss the opening of the play.
7. I can’t believe you’re wearing that horrid shirt; it clashes with everything!
8. The horrid taste of the medicine made it difficult to swallow.
9. His horrid temper often alienated him from his colleagues.
10. The book describes a horrid monster lurking in the depths of the forest.

Synonyms of “Horrid”:

• Terrible
• Awful
• Dreadful
• Atrocious
• Abominable
• Disgusting
• Hideous
• Loathsome
• Revolting
• Nasty

Antonyms of “Horrid”:

• Delightful
• Pleasant
• Lovely
• Wonderful
• Charming
• Beautiful
• Appealing
• Enjoyable
• Pleasing
• Nice

Related Words:

• Horror
• Disgust
• Loathing
• Detestable
• Repugnant
• Appalling
• Offensive
• Grotesque
• Ghastly
• Shocking

Related Expressions:

• “A horrid sight” (something extremely unpleasant to look at).
• “Horrid behavior” (actions that are offensive or unpleasant).
• “A horrid thought” (an idea that is unsettling or deeply unpleasant).
• “Horrid weather” (terrible and unpleasant weather conditions).
• “A horrid mistake” (a significant or unpleasant error).
• “Horrid experience” (a situation that is uncomfortable or traumatic).
• “Make someone feel horrid” (to cause someone to feel upset or uncomfortable).
• “That’s just horrid!” (an exclamation of strong disapproval or disgust).
• “Horrid mess” (a very untidy or unpleasant situation).
• “Horrid habit” (an undesirable or unpleasant behavior).

Related Phrasal Verbs:

• “Turn off” (to disgust or repel someone, as a horrid thing might).
• “Put off” (to discourage or make someone feel disgusted).
• “Gross out” (to cause someone to feel intense disgust).
• “Give off” (to emit something unpleasant, like a horrid smell).
• “Mess up” (to create an unpleasant or horrid situation).
• “Drive away” (to repel someone with horrid behavior or circumstances).
• “Freak out” (to react strongly to something horrid or shocking).
• “Turn away” (to reject or avoid something horrid).
• “Rub the wrong way” (to annoy or upset someone in a horrid manner).
• “Get on someone’s nerves” (to irritate or bother someone, possibly in a horrid way).

Related Idioms:

• “Leave a bad taste in someone’s mouth” (to cause a lingering sense of unpleasantness).
• “Make someone’s skin crawl” (to evoke a feeling of disgust or revulsion).
• “Send shivers down someone’s spine” (to cause a strong feeling of fear or disgust).
• “A thorn in someone’s side” (something persistently annoying or unpleasant, possibly horrid).
• “Rub salt in the wound” (to make a horrid situation worse).
• “Raise someone’s hackles” (to provoke anger or disgust).
• “Turn someone’s stomach” (to make someone feel physically sick with disgust).
• “Not a pretty sight” (something unpleasant or horrid to look at).
• “Give someone the creeps” (to make someone feel uneasy or horridly uncomfortable).
• “Make someone’s blood boil” (to anger or upset someone, often in reaction to horrid behavior).