horrid
word
/ˈhɔɹəd/
/hˈɒɹɪd/
Definition
Very unpleasant, horrible, or causing disgust. Can describe something scary, nasty, or simply unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
'Horrid' sounds more formal and old-fashioned in modern English, often used in British English or to describe children's behavior: 'a horrid child.' Stronger than 'unpleasant,' but less severe than 'horrific' or 'horrible.' Common collocations: 'horrid weather,' 'horrid smell,' 'horrid experience.'
Spanish: horrible - espantosoPortuguese (BR): horrível - terrívelPortuguese (PT): horrível - terrívelChinese (Simplified): 可怕的 - 讨厌的Chinese (Traditional): 可怕的 - 討厭的Hindi: भयावह - भद्दाArabic: فظيع - مقززBengali: ভয়ঙ্কর - জঘন্যRussian: отвратительный - ужасныйJapanese: ひどい - 恐ろしいVietnamese: kinh khủng - đáng sợKorean: 끔찍한 - 불쾌한Turkish: korkunç - berbatUrdu: خوفناک - مکروہIndonesian: khủng khiếp - tồi tệ
Example Sentences
The food tasted horrid.
basic
He had a horrid nightmare last night.
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The weather was horrid all weekend.
basic
That was a horrid thing to say to your friend.
natural
Don’t be so horrid—she didn’t mean to spill the drink.
natural
My little brother can be absolutely horrid when he’s tired.
natural