most horrendous

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repulsive, very unpleasant adj.
terrible adj.

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

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most horrendous

Slavery was the "most horrendous crime that took place in the history of mankind", Ghana's foreign minister has told the BBC ahead of a landmark vote at the UN General Assembly.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

"We are in shock and numbed at the news this afternoon. No Garda shift is ever routine, but this one has ended in the most horrendous of circumstances."

From BBC ● May 11, 2025

People who have investigated the most horrendous crimes and people will see that.

From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2023

"It was an inferno all night long because it was too many kilometres of fire. I've seen fires over the years, but this is the most horrendous thing I've ever seen."

From Reuters ● Aug. 18, 2023

Perhaps the most horrendous of Bobby’s broadcasts came on September 11, 2001.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady