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• past tense form of horrify.
• past participle of horrify.

horrified

American  

[hawr-uh-fahyd, hor-] / ˈhɔr əˌfaɪd, ˈhɒr- /

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.

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horrified British  

/ ˈhɒrɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. terrified; frightened

2. dismayed or shocked

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Other Word Forms

• unhorrified
  adjective
• horrifiedly
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of horrified

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

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Example Sentences

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horrified

"What has happened to Helen has caused the community to step back in utter disbelief. We can't believe it, people are horrified by what has happened."

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Notice how horrified we are when women DON’T shave their pits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

That we see the group start horrified and scared for their lives, and then watch as they embrace their place in the infinite agony to the point that it becomes comical, is remarkable.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

I’m sure many Dodgers fans were equally horrified with your behavior.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Some pointed, horrified, while others hurried indoors, which at least made it easier to get through the streets.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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