(idiomatic) Horrified so as to be overwhelmed or incapacitated.
Used in a Sentence
horror-struck
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for horror-struck.
Editorial note
That "horror-struck look" doesn't mean "I suddenly realized I don't love my pet as much as I would an actual human child." It means "what the fuck is wrong with this guy, and how can I stop talking to him as quickly as possible?"
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Quick take
(idiomatic) Horrified so as to be overwhelmed or incapacitated.
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for horror-struck.
adjective
(idiomatic) Horrified so as to be overwhelmed or incapacitated.
See also: horrified, horror-stricken
Example sentences
That "horror-struck look" doesn't mean "I suddenly realized I don't love my pet as much as I would an actual human child." It means "what the fuck is wrong with this guy, and how can I stop talking to him as quickly as possible?"
I always find it interesting when people say "I love my dog/cat as much as people love their children!" This always prompts me to ask them "Would you die for your dog?", in which case the inevitable two second hesitation that follows and horror-struck look on their face answers my question.
Quote examples
That "horror-struck look" doesn't mean "I suddenly realized I don't love my pet as much as I would an actual human child." It means "what the fuck is wrong with this guy, and how can I stop talking to him as quickly as possible?"
I always find it interesting when people say "I love my dog/cat as much as people love their children!" This always prompts me to ask them "Would you die for your dog?", in which case the inevitable two second hesitation that follows and horror-struck look on their face answers my question.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use horror-struck in a sentence?
That "horror-struck look" doesn't mean "I suddenly realized I don't love my pet as much as I would an actual human child." It means "what the fuck is wrong with this guy, and how can I stop talking to him as quickly as possible?"
What does horror-struck mean?
(idiomatic) Horrified so as to be overwhelmed or incapacitated.
What part of speech is horror-struck?
horror-struck is commonly used as adjective.