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frightful

adjective
/ˈfraɪtfəl/

Meaning

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

Example Sentences

The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.

Example Expressions

frightful mess

Synonyms

terrible, horrible, dreadful, awful, shocking

Antonyms

pleasant, delightful, wonderful

Collocations

frightful mess, frightful accident, frightful storm, frightful noise

Related Vocabularies

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
brave; confident; daring
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
in a state of sleep
Considering the entire system together.

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