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How To Sign TERRIBLE
in American Sign Language.
ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "TERRIBLE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "8" handshapes starting at your temples, then quickly flick them outward and downward while making a disgusted facial expression.
📖 Word definition
Extremely bad, unpleasant, or of very poor quality; causing fear, dread, or great distress.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide

  1. Hand Shape: Both hands in "8" handshape (middle finger bent down, other fingers extended).
  2. Starting Position: Both hands positioned at the temples on either side of your head.
  3. Movement: Quickly flick both hands outward and slightly downward away from your head.
  4. Path: Sharp, quick motion moving away from temples in a dismissive manner.
  5. Hand Orientation: Palms facing outward, fingers pointing up initially, then flicking out.
  6. Facial Expression: Strong negative expression showing disgust, with furrowed brow and downturned mouth.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid

❌ Wrong handshape: Use "8" handshape, not flat hands or fists.

❌ Slow movement: The flick should be quick and sharp, not slow.

❌ Neutral face: Must show strong negative facial expression.

❌ Wrong starting position: Start at temples, not forehead or cheeks.

💬 Common Sentence Examples

"The weather is terrible today."
How to sign: Sign "weather" (W hands wiggle alternately) → sign "terrible" (8 hands flick from temples) → sign "today" (Y hands drop down twice).
"That movie was terrible."
How to sign: Sign "that" (point with index finger) → sign "movie" (5 hand shakes against flat palm) → sign "was" (W hand moves back) → sign "terrible".
"I feel terrible about it."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "feel" (middle finger touches chest) → sign "terrible" → sign "about" (index finger circles around flat hand) → sign "it" (point forward).