Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dreadful
Adjective
/ˈdrɛd.fəl/
Definition
Causing or involving great suffering, fear, or anxiety.
Examples
- The movie was so dreadful that many people left the theater before it ended.
- She had a dreadful feeling about the storm approaching.
- His dreadful performance left the audience disappointed.
Meaning
Dreadful refers to something that is extremely bad or unpleasant, often evoking feelings of fear or terror.
Synonyms
- awful
- terrible
- horrible
- appalling
- atrocious
