Dreaded
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɹɛ.dɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dreaded is an adjective meaning Causing fear, dread, or terror.
Meaning
Causing fear, dread, or terror.
More Meanings
- Having or wearing dreadlocks.
- simple past and past participle of dread
Example Sentences
I have got the dreaded flu.
Young and old a dreaded lot/In knots our rivals tied.
Synonyms for dreaded
Depending on context, synonyms include dread, dreadful, alarming, fearsome, direful, fearful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include direful, terrible, dreadful, horrific, fearful, fearsome.
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