horrified

[ hawr-uh-fahyd, hor- ]

adjective

1. showing or indicating great shock or horror:

   a horrified gasp; a horrified expression.

2. accompanied or characterized by a feeling of horror:

   horrified interest.

3. struck with horror; shocked:

   horrified and outraged spectators.

horrified

/ ˈhɒrɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. terrified; frightened
2. dismayed or shocked

Other Word Forms

• hor·ri·fied·ly [hawr, -, uh, -fahyd-lee, -fahy-id-, hor, -], adverb
• un·horri·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of horrified¹

First recorded in 1830–40; horrify + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He said he had recently spoken to current MPs who had expressed such concerns, including a colleague who was "frankly horrified".

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His mother - who gave it to the BBC - said she was "horrified" when she watched it.

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When the military massacred protesters in the city of Gwangju, the nation was horrified.

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The Hostages and Missing Families Forum in Israel said they were "horrified to wake up" to the news of the expanded military operation.

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He was horrified by what he found: "The conditions he was living in were appalling. I was absolutely astounded."

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Related Words

• shocked