Horrid
/ˈhɔːr.ɪd/noun
Inspiring horror or dread; extremely unpleasant.
Did you know?The word 'horrid' traces back to the Latin 'horridus', meaning 'bristling' or 'rough', evoking the sensation of fear and unease as if something is standing on end!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
horridus
“Rough, bristling, or fearsome; evoking a sense of dread.”
Old French
Old French
horrible
“Causing horror or dread; terrifying.”
Middle English
Middle English
horrid
“Rough, bristling, causing terror.”
Modern English
English
horrid
“Causing horror; extremely unpleasant.”