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- [hawr-uh-buh l, hor-]
- /ˈhɔr ə bəl, ˈhɒr-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawr-uh-buh l, hor-]
- /ˈhɔr ə bəl, ˈhɒr-/
Definitions of horribleness word
- adjective horribleness causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight. 1
- adjective horribleness extremely unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting: horrible living conditions. 1
- noun horribleness The property of being horrible. 1
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Origin of horribleness
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (h)orrible < Old French < Latin horribilis, equivalent to horr- (stem of horrēre to stand on end, bristle with fear) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Horribleness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
horribleness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
horribleness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for horribleness
noun horribleness
- nastier — physically filthy; disgustingly unclean: a nasty pigsty of a room.
- foulness — the state or quality of being foul: The foulness of the accusation incensed us all.
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- painful — affected with, causing, or characterized by pain: a painful wound; a painful night; a painful memory.
- disagreeableness — (uncountable) The state or quality of being disagreeable.
Antonyms for horribleness
noun horribleness
- pleasantness — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- oversweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
- kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
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