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hideous

/hɪˈdjuːəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does hideous mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of disgust or strong dislike; extremely unpleasant or ugly.

Example

"The hideous smell from the dumpster was overwhelming."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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