Definition of Dreadful
Dreadful
Dread·ful
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Causing fear or anxiety; extremely bad or unpleasant.
e.g. The dreadful weather forced us to cancel the outdoor picnic.
(adjective)
extremely serious, often involving great unhappiness or suffering, causing feelings of anxiety, fear, or awe;
e.g. There was a dreadful earthquake that destroyed parts of the city.
(adjective)
extreme or absolute in degree;
e.g. The room was filled with a dreadful silence and no-one dared to speak.
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