To sign "horrible," start with both hands near the sides of your head in an open "8" handshape, with your middle fingers touching your thumbs and your other fingers extended. Quickly flick your hands forward and outward, opening your middle fingers and thumbs so your hands become "5" handshapes. Be sure to use a negative or disgusted facial expression to match the meaning of the word.
Sign 'weather', 'today', then 'horrible'. Emphasize the flicking motion and use a strong, displeased facial expression to show just how bad the weather is.
Point to yourself, sign 'feel', and then 'horrible'. Your facial expression should convey remorse, guilt, or sadness depending on the exact context of the situation.
Sign 'movie', then 'horrible'. Make the flicking motion sharp and pronounced to emphasize your strong dislike of the film, accompanied by a look of disgust.
Sign 'weather', 'today', then 'horrible'. Emphasize the flicking motion and use a strong, displeased facial expression to show just how bad the weather is.
Point to yourself, sign 'feel', and then 'horrible'. Your facial expression should convey remorse, guilt, or sadness depending on the exact context of the situation.
Sign 'movie', then 'horrible'. Make the flicking motion sharp and pronounced to emphasize your strong dislike of the film, accompanied by a look of disgust.
Yes, "horrible," "terrible," and "awful" all use this exact same sign in ASL. The specific English translation you choose depends entirely on the context of your conversation and the intensity of the facial expression you use while signing.
Yes, "horrible" is a symmetrical two-handed sign. While some signs can be modified for one hand in casual conversation, using both hands for "horrible" is standard and helps properly convey the strong emotion and intensity associated with the word.
Absolutely! If you are feeling physically unwell, you can sign "horrible" to describe your symptoms or overall state. Just make sure your facial expression matches the feeling of being sick, perhaps by looking drained or pained as you sign.
