most horrendous

ADJECTIVE

repulsive, very unpleasant

Synonyms

WEAK

abhorrent abominable appalling awful beastly cruel detestable disagreeable disgusting dreadful eerie execrable fearful frightful ghastly grim grisly gross gruesome heinous hideous loathsome lousy lurid mean nasty obnoxious offensive repellent revolting scandalous scary shameful shocking terrible terrifying ungodly unholy unkind

Antonyms

WEAK

agreeable delightful magnificent pleasant pleasing wonderful

ADJECTIVE

terrible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhorrent appalling atrocious awesome awful dire disastrous dreadful extreme frightful ghastly gruesome harrowing hideous horrible horrid

WEAK

awe-inspiring beastly dangerous desperate disturbing dread dreaded fearful hateful horrifyin

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beautiful delightful fortunate good inoffensive lucky nice pleasant pleasing wonderful

Example Sentences

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Welsh said: "These adverts are pumped at you when you've gone through the most horrendous circumstances - it's like walking through the door and someone's put a cot in your front room."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"I won't forget it, how I felt - it triggered in me the most horrendous adrenaline shock," says George, a founder director of a fintech startup company from Devon.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"I get the train every day, easily the most horrendous journey and experience I've had," she wrote.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

Speaking in the Commons, Mr Elmore said his private members' bill would ensure "more of those left behind have a right to leave in those most horrendous of circumstances".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2024

He knew very little about the realm of Pain, except that it was full of the most horrendous spirits.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman