No. 17,728 in Russian
ужас
"Horror" or "terrible."
In a sentence
Этот фильм был настоящий ужас.
This movie was truly horrifying.
The word 'ужас' here indicates a feeling of extreme fear and dread, describing the nature of the movie.
Какой ужас! Я забыл закрыть дверь.
What a horror! I forgot to close the door.
The word 'ужас' is used exclaiming shock or distress about the situation.
Ужас охватил его, когда он понял, что потерял кошелек.
Horror gripped him when he realized he lost his wallet.
The word 'ужас' expresses a strong, immediate emotional reaction of fear and anxiety.
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