ひどい

hidoi
adjectiveIntermediate terrible, awful, severe
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.

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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.

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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

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
+
adjective suffix
suffix
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