Horrible and Hateful

Horrible

Horrible adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Usage example: I can never forgive her for the horrible way she treated her stepdaughter

Hateful is a synonym for horrible in obnoxious topic. In some cases you can use "Hateful" instead an adjective "Horrible", when it comes to topics like loathsome.

Nearby Words: horrid, horror, horrify, horribly

Hateful

Hateful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Horrible is a synonym for hateful in detestable topic. Sometimes you can use "Horrible" instead an adjective "Hateful".

Nearby Words: hate, hated, hatefully, hater
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