Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dread-the-moment

Phrase

/drɛd ðə ˈmoʊmənt/

Definition

To feel a deep apprehension or fear about a specific upcoming event or situation.

Examples

She dreaded the moment when she would have to confront her boss about the mistake.
He always dreaded the moment the clock struck midnight during a horror movie.
They dreaded the moment when their favorite show would come to an end.

Meaning

The phrase “dread-the-moment” encapsulates the anxiety or fear one may experience when anticipating something unsettling or unpleasant that is about to happen.