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Dreadful

adjective
/ˈdred.fəl/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

The weather was dreadful during our trip.

Example Expressions

dreadful mistake

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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Most noticeable or important.
not awake and aware of surroundings

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