horror show

American  

noun

1. a situation filled with or causing horror.

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Example Sentences

This latest horror show in Sydney comes at the end of an incredibly disappointing Ashes for Smith, continuing a poor run of form that began in the home summer.

From BBC

After debuting with the promise of a light and entertaining look at these former hard-partying millennials entering a phase of life focused on growing up, marriage and sometimes parenthood, the whole thing quickly felt more like a horror show.

From Los Angeles Times

But even before he was ruled out Sunday, fans were calling for McCarthy to be benched after a horror show performance in his last appearance, when he threw for just 87 yards with two interceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Appeared in the November 25, 2025, print edition as 'A Math Horror Show at UCSD'.

From The Wall Street Journal

Saturday's Anfield horror show at the hands of Nottingham Forest was a headlong fall into the abyss.

From BBC