Horrendous
/həˈrɛndəs/noun
Causing horror; extremely unpleasant or terrible.
Did you know?The Latin root 'horrere' means 'to tremble or shudder', invoking fear and unease at its very core.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
horrendus
“To be dreaded; causing fear.”
Old French
Old French
horrend
“A term used to describe something terrifying or shocking.”
14th Century
Middle English
horrend
“Terrifying, causing horror.”
Modern English
English
horrendous
“Describing something that arouses horror or dread.”