horrified

[hawr-uh-fahyd, hor-]

adjective

1. showing or indicating great shock or horror.

   a horrified gasp; a horrified expression.

2. accompanied or characterized by a feeling of horror.

   horrified interest.

3. struck with horror; shocked.

   horrified and outraged spectators.

horrified

/ ˈhɒrɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. terrified; frightened

2. dismayed or shocked

Other Word Forms

• horrifiedly adverb
• unhorrified adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of horrified¹

First recorded in 1830–40; horrify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said he was "horrified" by the attack and said his thoughts were with those affected and the wider Jewish community.

From BBC

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he was "horrified" and thinking of the Jewish community "who will be suffering at this time".

From BBC

The home secretary said she was "horrified" by news of the attack on the holy day and that she was receiving updates from local police.

From BBC

In an interview, McOsker said he was horrified by the conditions at the Wilmington site, including narrow driving lanes, food for sale outdoors and washers and dryers connected with extension cords.

From Los Angeles Times

“So I wear that when I work with my patients, when they look horrified or complain, I quietly cut back on the laughing gas.”

From Los Angeles Times

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