dreadful
adjective | /dreadful/
Essential WordsEASY
very bad or causing great fear
dreadful
adjective | /dreadful/
Essential WordsEASYvery bad or causing great fear
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Synonyms
terribleawfulappallinghorrible
Antonyms
pleasantcomfortingdelightful
Examples
"The accident left a dreadful impression on witnesses."
"They endured dreadful conditions after the storm."
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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