dreaded
word · lemma: dread
Definition
If something is dreaded, it is greatly feared or worried about.
Usage & Nuances
Used to describe something people strongly fear or want to avoid, often with an article: 'the dreaded test', 'that dreaded call'. Common in both formal and informal English, often dramatic or exaggerated. Don't confuse with 'dreadful' (very bad or unpleasant).
Spanish: temido - temidaPortuguese (BR): temido - temidaPortuguese (PT): temido - temidaChinese (Simplified): 可怕的 - 令人畏惧的Chinese (Traditional): 可怕的 - 令人畏懼的Hindi: भयभीत करने वाला - डरावनाArabic: المخيف - المرهوبBengali: ভীতিকর - আতঙ্কজনকRussian: страшный - вызывающий ужасJapanese: 恐れられている - 恐怖のVietnamese: đáng sợ - bị sợ hãiKorean: 두려운 - 무서운Turkish: korkulan - çok korkulanUrdu: خوفناک - ڈرایا ہواIndonesian: yang ditakuti - yang dikhawatirkan
Example Sentences
The dreaded math test is tomorrow.
basic
She got the dreaded phone call late at night.
basic
Many children fear the dreaded dentist visit.
basic
I finally finished the dreaded paperwork.
natural
That's the dreaded flu everyone is talking about.
natural
He faced the dreaded interview with surprising confidence.
natural