dreadful - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
dreadful
Definition (adj) causing fear or dread or terror
Synonyms :
awful ,
dire ,
direful ,
dread ,
dreaded ,
fearful ,
fearsome ,
frightening ,
horrendous ,
horrific ,
terrible
Example Sentence
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the awful war
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an awful risk
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dire news
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a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
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the dread presence of the headmaster
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polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
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a dreadful storm
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a fearful howling
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horrendous explosions shook the city
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a terrible curse
Definition (adj) exceptionally bad or displeasing
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atrocious taste
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abominable workmanship
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an awful voice
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dreadful manners
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a painful performance
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terrible handwriting
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an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
Definition (adj) very unpleasant
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