Meaning & use

horrific

adjective·Everyday

Causing horror or extreme shock, usually describing something violent or deeply disturbing.

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The news reported a horrific accident that closed the highway for hours.

Survivors described horrific conditions in the camp during the final weeks of the war.

A note on using this word

Horrific is stronger than 'bad' or 'terrible' and is typically reserved for events involving real suffering, violence, or danger rather than minor inconveniences.

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