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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
the awful war
an awful risk
dire news
a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
the dread presence of the headmaster
polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
a dreadful storm
a fearful howling
horrendous explosions shook the city
a terrible curse
Definition
(adj) exceptionally bad or displeasing
Synonyms
:
abominable
,
atrocious
,
awful
,
painful
,
terrible
,
unspeakable
Example Sentence
atrocious taste
abominable workmanship
an awful voice
dreadful manners
a painful performance
terrible handwriting
an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
Definition
(adj) very unpleasant
Word used in video below:
text: He math skills are dreadful.
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