Horrid

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Unpleasant SensationPlay
Use 'horrid' to express strong dislike for something you taste, smell, or feel. SlideThe medicine had a horrid flavor.
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Emotional IntensityPlay
Apply 'horrid' for dramatic effect to describe something emotionally upsetting. SlideHer remarks were quite horrid, leaving everyone upset.
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ExaggerationPlay
'Horrid' can be used to exaggerate and emphasize a bad experience. SlideWe got lost for hours; it was absolutely horrid!