hrozny: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1Informal to neutral
Quick answer
What does “hrozny” mean?
Causing or likely to cause horror.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Causing or likely to cause horror; extremely unpleasant.
Used informally to describe something very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in core meaning. 'Horrid' is a slightly more formal/literary synonym used marginally more in British English.
Connotations
Equally strong in both dialects. In informal contexts, it can sound slightly childish or exaggerated (e.g., 'This soup is horrible!').
Frequency
Very common in both dialects. Slightly more frequent in spoken than formal written English.
Grammar
How to Use “hrozny” in a Sentence
It is horrible to + INF (It is horrible to see such waste)find something horrible (I find his attitude horrible)Something smells/looks/sounds/tastes/feels horribleVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hrozny” in a Sentence
adverb
British English
- Informal/Non-standard: 'He played horribly in the match.' (Formally: 'horribly' is the standard adverb.)
American English
- Informal/Non-standard: 'The team performed horribly.' (Formally: 'horribly' is the standard adverb.)
adjective
British English
- The traffic on the M25 was horrible this morning.
- That's a horrible shade of green for the lounge.
American English
- The traffic on I-95 was horrible this morning.
- That's a horrible color for the living room.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except informally ('We made a horrible loss this quarter').
Academic
Rare in formal writing; used in humanities to describe events or conditions (e.g., 'the horrible realities of war').
Everyday
Extremely common for expressing strong dislike or describing bad experiences.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “hrozny”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “hrozny”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hrozny”
- Incorrect: 'I am horrible with maths.' (Correct: 'I am terrible/awful at maths.') 'Horrible' typically describes the thing itself, not one's ability.
- Spelling error: 'horrable' or 'hoorible'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
They are often interchangeable in informal speech. 'Horrible' more strongly implies causing horror, disgust, or fear, while 'terrible' can emphasize severity, awfulness, or extent ('a terrible storm', 'terribly sorry').
The standard adverb is 'horribly' ('She sang horribly'). Using 'horrible' as an adverb ('She sang horrible') is considered non-standard or informal/colloquial.
In formal contexts, yes. In informal speech, it is commonly used for minor displeasures (e.g., 'horrible weather'), but this can sound exaggerated. For more measured language, use 'very bad', 'unpleasant', or 'dreadful'.
The related noun is 'horror'. 'Horribleness' exists but is very rare. You would typically say 'the horror of the situation' rather than 'its horribleness'.
Causing or likely to cause horror.
Hrozny is usually informal to neutral in register.
Hrozny: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhɒr.ə.bəl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhɔːr.ə.bəl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “a fate worse than death (humorous hyperbole for a horrible situation)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of HORROR + IBLE (able to be). Something that is 'horrible' is able to cause horror.
Conceptual Metaphor
BAD IS REPULSIVE / A BAD EXPERIENCE IS A PHYSICAL ASSAULT (e.g., 'The news hit me like a horrible blow').
Practice
Quiz
In which sentence is 'horrible' used LEAST appropriately?