Nightmare (Noun)
Meaning 1
A terrifying or deeply upsetting dream.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A situation resembling a terrifying dream.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The never-ending traffic jam was a nightmare, making her late for her job interview.
- Living with a noisy and messy roommate was a nightmare for the tidy and quiet college student.
- The bureaucratic process of renewing her visa was a nightmare, taking months and requiring endless paperwork.
- After the storm, the town was a nightmare, with debris-filled streets and power outages.
- Being stuck in a crowded and delayed elevator was a nightmare for the claustrophobic passenger.