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dreadful

CEFR: B2

Extremely bad, unpleasant, of very low quality; or inspiring fear, shock, and sadness (e.g. 'dreadful weather', 'dreadful mistake').

Synonyms

dire
terrible
ghastly

Common Collocations

dreadful mistake
dreadful conditions
feel dreadful

Example Sentence

The regional economy suffered dreadful losses following the collapse of its primary industrial manufacturing plant.

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