most horrible

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

unpleasant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhorrent abominable appalling awful cruel disgusting dreadful eerie frightful ghastly grim grisly gruesome heinous hideous horrendous horrid lousy nasty scandalous scary shameful shocking terrible terrifying

WEAK

beastly detestable disagreeable execrable fairy fearful loathsome lurid mean obnoxious offensive repellent repulsive revolting sickie ungodly unholy unkind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attractive beautiful calming comforting delightful encouraging gentle good great happy kind magnificent nice pleasant pleasing pretty reputable soothing wonderful

Example Sentences

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And I’m seriously trying to express what makes me uneasy, what makes me believe in the possibilities of grace even in the most horrible circumstances.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

We heard testimony about the most horrible deaths, told in respectful silence, from those demanding a change in the law.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

Smith's spiritual advisor, the Rev. Jeff Hood described the execution at "the most horrible thing I've ever seen."

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2024

“It was the most horrible experience of my life, not being able to sing the way I wanted,” she said.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2023

He looked awful, Dee Dee, like he'd just seen the most horrible thing you can imagine.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn