Definitions and Examples of dreadful, terrible, awful
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Causing fear, shock, or disgust; extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The weather was dreadful with heavy rain and strong winds all day.
Extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear, distress, or discomfort.
Example
The food at the restaurant was terrible, and we regretted going there.
Extremely bad or unpleasant; causing feelings of fear, shock, or disgust.
Example
The traffic on the highway was awful, and it took us hours to get home.
Key Differences: dreadful vs terrible vs awful
- 1Dreadful implies causing fear, shock, or disgust, while terrible and awful suggest something that is extremely bad or unpleasant.
- 2Terrible can also mean causing distress or discomfort, while awful can imply causing feelings of fear, shock, or disgust.
Effective Usage of dreadful, terrible, awful
- 1Express Displeasure: Use dreadful, terrible, or awful to describe something that you find unpleasant or unsatisfactory.
- 2Avoid Ambiguity: Use antonyms to convey the exact opposite meaning of a word.
- 3Expand Vocabulary: Learn antonyms to enrich your vocabulary and express yourself more accurately.
Remember this!
The antonyms of wonderful are dreadful, terrible, and awful. These words convey a negative or unpleasant meaning, opposite to the positive and enjoyable connotation of wonderful. Use these words to express displeasure, avoid ambiguity, and expand your vocabulary.
