horrible
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Whether they’re farmworkers or construction workers, hotel workers, restaurant workers, nannies who take care of children, these are working people, and yet they are being treated as if they were some sort of horrible criminals.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
It sounds like they will be horrible to play against, and will be happy to go direct when they have to.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
He suffers horrible burns, but she dashes away unscathed.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
There is something uniquely depressing about that: doing nothing egregiously wrong, and still being horrible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Me me me me me!” the horrible Babushkawoos shouted.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing horrible
Beowulf vocabulary
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
So Bad: Synonyms for "Awful"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"maggie and milly and molly and may"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
