Dread Meaning in English
word
परिभाषा
A strong feeling of fear or anxiety about something that is going to happen or might happen. As a verb, to anticipate something with great fear or reluctance.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
As a noun, describes anticipatory fear ("a sense of dread", "filled with dread"). As a verb, often used for everyday unpleasant things ("I dread Mondays", "I dread going to the dentist") — lighter than being terrified. "Dreaded" as an adjective means feared or unwanted ("the dreaded exam").
उदाहरण वाक्य
She felt a sense of dread before the exam.
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I dread going to the dentist.
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The thought of public speaking fills her with dread.
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I dread to think how much that renovation is going to cost.
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Sunday evenings are filled with dread when you hate your job.
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The dreaded Monday morning meeting was finally canceled.
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