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hideous

adjective

so extremely ugly as to be terrifying

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Word length
7
Starts with
H
Ends with
S
Contains
ID
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs

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Definitions

adjective

  1. so extremely ugly as to be terrifying

    “a hideous scar”

adjective

  1. grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

    “subjected to outrageous cruelty”

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Example Sentences

a hideous scar
a repulsive mask
subjected to outrageous cruelty
a hideous pattern of injustice
horrific conditions in the mining industry

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