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

"It's thousands and thousands of messages, win or lose, with really the most horrible things you can imagine."

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

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

“Suddenly I was aroused from these thoughts by a most horrible noise,” he said.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson