dreadful

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Very bad or terrible.

Meaning of «dreadful»

adjective

very bad or terrible

We had a dreadful time during the long delay.

Translation

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«dreadful» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

very bad

awfulvery bad; common in everyday speechThe weather was awful on Sunday.

terriblevery bad or very seriousThere was a terrible accident on the road.

dreadfulvery bad; a little old-fashionedWe had a dreadful journey home.

appallingso bad that it shocks you; strongerThe hotel was in an appalling state.

Word family

dread B1 · verbdreadful B1 · adjectivedreadfully B2 · adverb

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