Horribilis — Annus

Frequently described as an era of intense adversity, including global health crises and financial instabilities.

A sense that nothing is going right, and the future holds no reprieve. 2. The 1992 Precedent: A Royal Example Annus Horribilis

It is a Latin phrase that has become shorthand for pure, unadulterated chaos. Literally translating to a annus horribilis was famously brought into the public consciousness by Queen Elizabeth II in her 1992 speech, reflecting on a year of profound scandal, tragedy, and disappointment. Frequently described as an era of intense adversity,