Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

terrible

adjective
/ˈtɛr.ə.bəl/
Definition
Causing fear, dread, or shock; extremely bad or serious.
Examples
  • The storm caused terrible damage to the houses.
  • She had a terrible headache that wouldn’t go away.
  • The movie was so terrible that we walked out before it ended.
  • The results of the experiment were terrible, leading to more research.
Meaning
The word ‘terrible’ is used to describe something that is very unpleasant or horrifying.
Synonyms
  • awful
  • horrible
  • dreadful
  • abysmal
  • atrocious