What does dreaded mean?
Dreaded means Causing fear, dread, or terror..
Dreaded
/ˈdɹɛ.dɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
Causing fear, dread, or terror..
Definitions by Sense
- Causing fear, dread, or terror.
- 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
Antonyms for dreaded
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dreaded
- most dreaded
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dreaded?
Common synonyms include dread, dreadful, alarming, awful.
What is the opposite of dreaded?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dreaded in a sentence?
I have got the dreaded flu.
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