Horrid — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈhȯr-əd/ hor·rid

Meaning & Definition of Horrid

Horrid (adjective)

  1. innately offensive or repulsive:
  2. inspiring horror, shocking
  3. inspiring disgust or loathing, nasty

Horrid (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

    "accused him of stealing and said mean and horrid things about him"

    similar: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly
    related: exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish, sick, sickish, sickly, terrible, unspeakable, vile, off-putting, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome, barbarous, unchristian, uncivilized, ungodly, unholy, distressing, disturbing, upsetting
    opposite: innocuous, inoffensive
    near: acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet, welcome, unexceptionable, unobjectionable, healthful, healthy, restorative, salubrious, salutary, wholesome

  2. extremely disturbing or repellent

    "found a cure for the horrid disease"

    similar: appalling, atrocious, awful, dreadful, frightful, ghastly, grisly, gruesome, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmare, nightmarish, shocking, terrible, terrific
    related: alarming, bloodcurdling, dire, direful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, gut-wrenching, hair-raising, heart-stopping, intimidating, redoubtable, scary, terrifying, abhorrent, deplorable, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, offensive, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, abominable, evil, foul, heinous, noxious, odious, unspeakable, vile, grotesque, ugly, unsightly
    near: agreeable, appealing, attractive, delectable, delicious, delightful, enjoyable, enticing, inviting, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome, cheering, comforting, soothing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Horrid

The most common words with a similar meaning to Horrid:

abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grisly, gruesome, horrific, horrifying

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Horrid

Words with the opposite meaning of Horrid:

innocuous, inoffensive

Related Words for Horrid

exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, grim, heinous, sick, sickish, sickly, unspeakable, vile, off-putting, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome, barbarous, unchristian

Near Antonyms of Horrid

acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet

Word Forms of Horrid

Derived words: horridly (adverb), horridness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Horrid

borrowed from Latin horridus "bristly, rough, uncouth, shivering with cold, inspiring dread," from horrēre "to be stiffly erect, bristle (of hair, weapons, plants), shudder, shiver" + -idus, adjective suffix of quality horror:1

First known use: 1590

Frequently Asked Questions about Horrid

What does "Horrid" mean?

"Horrid" means innately offensive or repulsive:. As an adjective, it is defined as: innately offensive or repulsive:. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Horrid"?

Other words for "Horrid" include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful and evil. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Horrid" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Horrid"?

There are 102 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Horrid". Common alternatives include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul and fulsome.

What is the opposite of "Horrid"?

Antonyms of "Horrid" include innocuous and inoffensive. Near antonyms include acceptable, agreeable, alluring and appealing.

How do you use "Horrid" in a sentence?

Examples of "Horrid" in a sentence: "accused him of stealing and said mean and horrid things about him"; "found a cure for the horrid disease".

Is "Horrid" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Horrid" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Horrid"?

"Horrid" is pronounced /ˈhȯr-əd/ and divided into syllables as hor·rid.

What is the origin of the word "Horrid"?

"Horrid" comes from borrowed from Latin horridus "bristly, rough, uncouth, shivering with cold, inspiring dread," from horrēre "to be stiffly erect, bristle (of hair, weapons, plants), shudder, shiver" + -idus, adjective suffix of quality horror:1. First known use: 1590.