dreadful

/dɹˈɛdfə‍l/

/ˈdɹɛdfəɫ/

dreadful

very bad

synonyms : awful

exceptionally bad or displeasing

synonyms : abominable

extremely disagreeable and unpleasant

causing or inspiring great fear, terror, or apprehension

Examples

1. Her voice broke as she told us the dreadful news.

2. The scales have finally fallen from his eyes and he realises that he's made a dreadful mistake.

3. The caustic action of this on their skin was dreadful.

4. You guys are dreadful.