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Dreadful

ˈdrɛdf(ʊ)l

Dreadful definitions
adjective
dreadful
  1. causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious

    "there's been a dreadful accident"

    • extremely disagreeable

      "the weather was dreadful"

    • (of a person) unwell or troubled

      "I feel dreadful—I hate myself"

  2. used to emphasize the degree to which something is the case, especially something regarded with sadness or disapproval

    "this was all a dreadful mistake"