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  4. ひどい

ひどい

hidoi
terrible, awful, severe

その映画はひどかった。

That movie was terrible.


informal

Extremely bad, terrible, or severe in a negative way.

彼はひどいことを言った。

He said something terrible.

この天気はひどい。

This weather is awful.

Often used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or severe.

neutral

Very serious or extreme in a negative sense.

事故の被害はひどかった。

The damage from the accident was severe.

Can also describe physical or emotional pain that is intense.

Collocations

ひどい天気awful weatherひどい事故severe accidentひどい痛みintense pain

Synonyms

ひどく悪いひどい酷い

Antonyms

良い優しい軽い

Related Phrases

ひどい目に遭うphrase
to have a terrible experience
ひどくなるphrase
to become worse

Pro Tip

Intensity

This word is often used to emphasize the severity of something negative.

Gold Rule

Context

Use 'ひどい' to describe something that is extremely bad or severe in a negative way.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'ひどい' (to be severe or extreme), originally from the adjective 'ひどい' (severe, extreme).

Usage Notes

Can be used to describe both physical and emotional states, often with a strong negative connotation.

Word Breakdown

ひど
severe, extreme
root
+
い
adjective suffix
suffix
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