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nightmare

[ˈnaɪtˌmer]

nightmare Definition

  • 1a frightening or unpleasant dream
  • 2an experience that is very difficult or unpleasant

Using nightmare: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nightmare" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a nightmare about falling off a cliff.

  • Example

    The traffic jam was a complete nightmare.

  • Example

    The project turned into a logistical nightmare.

  • Example

    The thought of public speaking is a nightmare for many people.

nightmare Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nightmare

Phrases with nightmare

  • a situation that is so bad it feels like a never-ending nightmare

    Example

    The pandemic has been a living nightmare for many people.

  • a situation that is the worst possible outcome

    Example

    The nightmare scenario for the company is bankruptcy.

  • something that is so scary or disturbing that it can cause nightmares

    Example

    The horror movie was full of nightmare fuel.

Origins of nightmare

from Middle English 'nihtmare', meaning 'an evil spirit believed to haunt and suffocate sleeping people'

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Summary: nightmare in Brief

A 'nightmare' [ˈnaɪtˌmer] is a frightening or unpleasant dream, or an experience that is very difficult or unpleasant. It can be used to describe both literal dreams and metaphorical situations, such as 'The traffic jam was a complete nightmare.' 'Nightmare' also appears in phrases like 'living nightmare,' which describes a never-ending bad situation, and 'nightmare scenario,' which refers to the worst possible outcome.

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