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
