😨dreadful

adjective
/ˈdrɛdfəl/

Meaning

causing or involving great fear or suffering; very bad or unpleasant
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example Sentences

The weather was dreadful during our trip.

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

Example Expressions

dreadful mistake

Synonyms

terrible, awful, horrible, appalling, shocking, frightful
Entry 1
terrible, awful, horrible, appalling, shocking
Entry 2
terrible, horrible, awful, frightful

Antonyms

wonderful, pleasant, delightful, excellent
Entry 1
wonderful, pleasant, delightful
Entry 2
wonderful, pleasant, delightful, excellent

Collocations

dreadful mistake, dreadful weather, dreadful news, dreadful condition
Entry 1
dreadful mistake, dreadful weather, dreadful news, dreadful condition
Entry 2
dreadful weather, dreadful mistake, dreadful news

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