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horrified

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


Example Sentences

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The more I read, the more horrified I felt.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Most Gulf states, along with European and East Asian allies, would be horrified at such a result.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Kansas-born DiDonato said she is "horrified" by shootings but sees "Innocence" as also addressing a normalization of violence that extends into other areas such as deportations and war.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

She says the man she knew before he was prescribed the drug would have been "horrified" by his behaviour.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Ralph was so horrified that he curled up in a tight ball to stop his trembling.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary