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 author expresses concern about Kennedy’s handpicked vaccine advisory committee meeting to potentially remove childhood vaccines from recommended lists, describing this as horrifying to pediatric and epidemiological communities.

From Los Angeles Times

Alliance councillor Nicola Parker said: "I am deeply saddened to learn about this horrifying incident, and my sympathies go out to the family and loved ones of the victim during this incredibly difficult time."

From BBC

“But in the moment, it was pretty horrifying,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

We were shown a horrifying photo of a newborn baby, who was delivered on the way to Faizabad, and whose neck snapped before he got to the hospital.

From BBC

For Ms Odour, it has been a horrifying process to witness.

From BBC

Related Words

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