Horrid
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Extremely unpleasant, disagreeable, or causing shock and disgust.
“The weather was absolutely horrid, with driving rain and bitter cold throughout the week.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhɒrɪd/
Syllables
hor·rid
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Contains double R and the pattern ORRI, a distinctive cluster worth testing
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Worth 10 points with double R, a solid mid-value play for a six-letter word
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