Dreaded

//ˈdɹɛ.dɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of dread form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Causing fear, dread, or terror.

    "I have got the dreaded flu."

  2. 2
    Having or wearing dreadlocks.
Adjective
  1. 1
    causing fear or dread or terror wordnet

Synonyms

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appallingastoundingawe inspiringawesomeawfuldire

Example

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"I dreaded his reply to my letter."

Related phrases

dreaded diamond

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