horrific

• Describe algo extremadamente impactante, aterrador o desagradable, que causa horror o repulsión intensa.

Describes something that is extremely shocking, frightening, or unpleasant.

1. Causing horror or shockB2formal

   Extremely shocking, unpleasant, or offensive to moral or ethical standards.

   Horroroso, espantoso

   • The documentary showed the horrific conditions in the prison camp.
   • The crime was so horrific that it made national headlines.
   • She described the horrific details of the accident.

   Sinónimosappallingatrociousawfuldreadfulfrighteningghastlygruesomehideoushorrifyingmonstrousrepulsiverevoltingshockingterrifying

   Antónimosdelightfulmarvelouspleasantsplendidwonderful

2. Causing fear or terrorB2formal

   Very frightening or terrifying, inspiring a strong sense of dread.

   horripilante, espantoso

   • The survivors told horrific stories of the earthquake.
   • The horror movie had some truly horrific scenes.
   • The storm caused horrific damage to the coastal town.

   Sinónimosalarmingappallingawfuldreadfulfearsomefrightfulhorrendoushorrifyingshockingterrifying

   Antónimoscalmingcomfortingreassuringsoothing