horrifying

/ ˈhɒrɪˌfaɪɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing feelings of horror in; awful; terrifying;

2. dismaying or greatly shocking; dreadful

Other Word Forms

• horrifyingly adverb

Example Sentences

"The reports from Darfur in recent days are truly horrifying," Cooper said.

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But now you hear Democrats contemplating a horrifying scenario after the 2026 midterm elections.

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Tuesday's attack on Saudi Hospital was also reported by the el-Fasher Resistance Committee, a group of local activists, which said there was "a horrifying silence" afterwards.

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There have been a host of true-crime dramas released ahead of Halloween, each based on horrifying real stories.

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He described Plumb's plans as "horrifying", adding: "They are distressing even for seasoned professionals to read."

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Related Words

• abhorrent 
• appalling 
• atrocious 
• awesome 
• awful 
• dangerous 
• dire 
• disastrous 
• disturbing 
• dreadful 
• frightful 
• ghastly 
• gruesome 
• harrowing 
• hideous 
• horrendous 
• horrid 
• serious 
• severe 
• shocking