The meaning of DREADFUL is inspiring dread : causing great and oppressive fear. How to use dreadful in a sentence.

DREADFUL definition: 1. causing fear, shock, or suffering: 2. of very low quality or very unpleasant: 3. used to…. Learn more.

Synonyms for DREADFUL: terrifying, horrible, terrible, formidable, frightening, scary, dread, intimidating; Antonyms of DREADFUL: reassuring, comforting, soothing, relaxing, calming, …

The adjective dreadful can describe something truly devastating, like the dreadful aftermath of a tornado, or something that's awful on a more personal level, like a dreadful blind date. If it's …

If you say that something is dreadful, you mean that it is very unpleasant or very poor in quality. They told us the dreadful news.

What does the word dreadful mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word dreadful , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and …

dreadful (especially British English, rather informal) very bad or unpleasant; used to describe something that you do not like or that you disapprove of: What dreadful weather! vile (informal) …

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If you say that something is dreadful, you mean that it is very unpleasant or very poor in quality.

dreadful - exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste"; "abominable workmanship"; "an awful voice"; "dreadful manners"; "a painful performance"; "terrible handwriting"; "an …