Dreaded (Adjective)
Meaning
Causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked"; "the dread presence of the headmaster"; "polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was"; "a dreadful storm"; "a fearful howling"; "horrendous explosions shook the city"; "a terrible curse".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was.
- The news of the impending hurricane is a dreaded announcement that no one wants to hear.
- The boss was a dreaded figure in the office, known for his strict management style.
- The dreaded math test was looming over the students, causing anxiety and stress.
- The hospital was notorious for being one of the dreaded places in the town.