Definition

The quality or state of being very unpleasant or bad.

Example

The horribleness of the situation made everyone feel uncomfortable.

Conversation

Did you hear about the movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I heard it's full of horribleness and bad decisions.

I can't believe people actually enjoy that kind of film.

Some people love the thrill of horribleness, I guess!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Horribleness → It is formed from "horrible" (from Latin *horribilis*, meaning dreadful or terrifying) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "horribleness" refers to the state of being horrible or the quality of causing horror.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'dreadful' ('horrible') and the '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'horribleness' means the quality of being dreadful.

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