Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "horrified"
Definitions

horrified

[hawr-uh-fahyd, hor-] / ˈhɔr əˌfaɪd, ˈhɒr- /
ADJECTIVE
frightened
Synonyms


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.

See Examples For:

She told BBC News NI she was further "horrified" to discover he was taking her to family court for supervised access to their child.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Telemachus is horrified that a boy would murder his own mother, but Menelaus sets him straight.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026

People were horrified that a car drove by and took a picture of their house.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

I’m sure many Dodgers fans were equally horrified with your behavior.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Some pointed, horrified, while others hurried indoors, which at least made it easier to get through the streets.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com