English · Adjectives
dreadful
/ˈdredfʊl/
[/ˈdredfʊl/]
extremely bad
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Definition
Extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking.
Example
She had a dreadful headache all day and could not concentrate on her work.
She had a dreadful headache all day and could not concentrate on her work.
Etymology
From Middle English 'dread' plus '-ful', meaning 'full of dread'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in British English for very bad or unpleasant things.