horrendous (Meaning)

Wordnet

horrendous (s)

causing fear or dread or terror

Webster

Fearful; frightful.

The aftermath of the earthquake was horrendous, leaving cities in ruins and countless lives lost.
The stench from the garbage dump was horrendous, permeating the air for miles around.
The traffic jam was horrendous, with cars backed up for hours on end.
The weather was horrendous, with torrential rains and howling winds that made it impossible to venture outside.
The crime rate in that neighborhood was horrendous, with daily reports of break-ins and assaults.
The pain he was in was horrendous, spreading throughout his body and making it impossible to sleep.
The treatment he received at the hospital was horrendous, with rude nurses and long wait times.
The accident scene was horrendous, with shattered glass, twisted metal, and bloodstains everywhere.
The news report showed horrendous footage of the war-torn country, with civilians suffering unimaginable horrors.
The stench from the landfill was horrendous, making it impossible to breathe without gagging.

causing fear or dread or terrorFearful; frightful.

horrible, terrible, formidable, terrifying, scary, frightening, horrifying, ghastly, dire, alarming

consoling, inviting, soothing, reassuring, tranquilizing, inviting, relaxing, comforting, comforting, relaxing

The aftermath of the earthquake was horrendous, leaving cities in ruins and countless lives lost.

The stench from the garbage dump was horrendous, permeating the air for miles around.

The traffic jam was horrendous, with cars backed up for hours on end.

The weather was horrendous, with torrential rains and howling winds that made it impossible to venture outside.