dreadful (Meaning)
dreadful (s)
causing fear or dread or terror
exceptionally bad or displeasing
extremely disagreeable and unpleasant
dreadful (a.)
Full of dread or terror; fearful.
Inspiring dread; impressing great fear; fearful; terrible; as, a dreadful storm.
Inspiring awe or reverence; awful.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dreadful
dreadful Sentence Examples
- The dreadful earthquake caused widespread devastation, leaving thousands of people homeless.
- I had a dreadful day at work today; everything that could go wrong did.
- The taste of the food was dreadful; I couldn't even finish my plate.
- The weather forecast is dreadful for the weekend; it's supposed to rain and be cold.
- The horror movie was so dreadful that I couldn't even watch it until the end.
- I have a dreadful fear of heights; I can't even stand on a ladder.
- The thought of public speaking fills me with dread; I get so nervous that I can't even think straight.
- I had a dreadful dream last night; I dreamed that I was being chased by a monster.
- The news was dreadful today; there were reports of war, famine, and disease.
- I'm feeling dreadful today; I have a headache and a sore throat.
FAQs About the word dreadful
causing fear or dread or terror, exceptionally bad or displeasing, extremely disagreeable and unpleasantFull of dread or terror; fearful., Inspiring dread; impr
terrible, horrible,terrifying, formidable, scary, frightening, eery, intimidating, eerie, troubling
inviting,reassuring, tranquilizing, consoling, calming, tranquilizing, inviting, comforting, comforting, relaxing
The dreadful earthquake caused widespread devastation, leaving thousands of people homeless.
I had a dreadful day at work today; everything that could go wrong did.
The taste of the food was dreadful; I couldn't even finish my plate.
The weather forecast is dreadful for the weekend; it's supposed to rain and be cold.
