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Dreadful
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Use 'dreadful' to describe something extremely unpleasant, shocking, or frightening. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/y53V41QfbZjCqWyynmAZIrySRA.webp)
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'Dreadful' suggests a very strong negative emotion, more than just 'bad' or 'unpleasant'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/DiA9iuSuWCxM4QpUGSoh8Ms0.webp)
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'Dreadful' is often used to emphasize the seriousness of a situation or event. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/r7eynDkvLwVIdsHWpZjBHcWA5k.webp)