hideous
1 of 1adjective/ˈhɪ.diəs/
Forms:more hideous,most hideous
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ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight
C1- The painting depicted a hideous monster with twisted features and glowing eyes, sending shivers down the viewers' spines.
- She wore a hideous outfit that clashed horribly, drawing unwanted attention wherever she went.
- The sculpture was meant to be abstract, but many found its distorted form to be downright hideous.
- The villain in the movie had a hideous scar running down his face, adding to his menacing appearance.
- The creature emerging from the swamp was hideous, with slimy tentacles and jagged teeth.
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shockingly immoral or repulsive in a way that violates ethical or social norms
- The dictator committed hideous crimes against humanity.
- She was appalled by the hideous injustice of the verdict.
- The novel describes a hideous betrayal between friends.
- His hideous behavior at the party left everyone stunned.
- The scandal exposed hideous corruption within the organization.
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