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horrified

[hawr-uh-fahyd, hor-] / ˈhɔr əˌfaɪd, ˈhɒr- /
ADJECTIVE
frightened
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She looked at me horrified, because that’s the only one of this shirt that we have.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

But after the decision from last week, “I’m just horrified at the thought of having to go back in time,” Villafranca said.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Rand's mother, who has asked not to be identified, said her son was in a stable condition in hospital, adding that she was "horrified these things could happen in the streets of London".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Viewed from the Oval Office, the war may seem less costly than critics charge, and the likelihood of a favorable outcome may appear significantly greater than a horrified foreign-policy establishment can bring itself to believe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Wrapped up in his tale, Alex didn’t seem to notice his parents’ befuddled, slightly horrified expressions as they tried to follow along.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers




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