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Meaning
Adj
●
In Fear:
Full of something
causing
dread
, whether
Genuinely
horrific
,
awful
, or
alarming
;
dangerous
, risky.
Awesome,
awe-inspiring
,
causing
feelings
of reverence.
●
In Fear:
Full of something
causing
dread
, whether
Unpleasant,
awful
, very
bad
(also used as an intensifier).
●
In Fear:
Full of
dread
, whether
Scared,
afraid
, frightened.
Timid,
easily
frightened.
Reverential,
full
of
pious
awe.
Adv
●
In Fear:
Dreadfully.
Noun
●
A
shocker
: a
report
of a
crime
written
in a
provokingly
lurid
style.
●
A
journal
or
broadsheet
printing
such reports.
●
A
shocking
or
sensational
crime.
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Wiktionary
Origin
dreadful
English
dredful
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Dreadfull
Frightening
Bad
Horrible
Horrid
Horrific
Terrible
Horrifying
Gnarly
Hideous
Fearsome
Dire
Frightful
Appalling
Horrendous
Awful
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Atrocious
Woeful
Dismal
Brutal
Terrifying
Depressing
Tragic
Frightening
Miserable
Scary
Disgusting
Ghastly
Painful
Cruel
Perilous
Unbearable
Sad
Dangerous
Unpleasant
Monstrous
Pitiful
Disgraceful
Deadly
Abysmal
Fantastic
Devastating
Shocking
Deplorable
Disturbing
Nasty
Shameful
Unfortunate
Ridiculous
Gruesome
Vicious
Bleak
Harsh
Treacherous
Ugly
Boring
Stressful
Incredible
Disastrous
Mysterious
God Awful
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