dreadful (EN)

adjective

adjective “dreadful”

1. horrific, awful
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   The weather was dreadful, with heavy rain and strong winds all day.
2. used to emphasize that something is perceived negatively
   He's a dreadful perfectionist, always criticizing me.
3. causing pain or fear
   The people involved in the accident suffered dreadful injuries.