Horrifying

/ˈhɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ/ adjective

Causing extreme shock, fear, or disgust; deeply disturbing or frightening.

From 'horrify,' which comes from Latin 'horrificus' (horror + facere, 'to make'). The suffix '-ing' makes it a present participle describing something that causes horror.

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