adjective
- extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at
- shocking or morally reprehensible
Examples
- The monster in the movie had a hideous face that frightened children.
- She wore a hideous dress to the party that clashed with everything.
- The hideous crime shocked the entire community.
- The old building was torn down because of its hideous appearance.
- He committed hideous acts of cruelty against innocent people.
- The hideous smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.