Dreading Meaning in English
word · lemma: dread
Definition
Feeling very worried or afraid about something that will happen or might happen.
Usage & Nuances
"Dreading" is informal and typically used for situations you strongly want to avoid, often upcoming events ('dreading Monday', 'dreading the exam'). Common with 'I am dreading...' and not used for physical fear (like danger), but for anxiety or worry. Don't confuse with 'fear' (stronger, more general).
Spanish: temer - tener miedo (a que ocurra algo)Portuguese (BR): temer - recearPortuguese (PT): temer - recearChinese (Simplified): 害怕 - 担心Chinese (Traditional): 害怕 - 擔心Hindi: डरना - आशंका करनाArabic: يخشى - يهابBengali: ভয় পাচ্ছি - আতঙ্কিত হচ্ছি (কিছু না-পছন্দ হওয়া)Russian: бояться (ожидать с тревогой) - испытывать ужас перед (ожидать неприятное)Japanese: 憂う - 恐れる (先のこと)Vietnamese: lo sợ - sợ hãi (điều sắp xảy ra)Korean: 걱정하다 - 두려워하다 (다가올 일)Turkish: endişelenmek - korkmak (olumsuz bir şey beklemek)Urdu: خوف محسوس کرنا - گھبراہٹ ہونا (کسی آنے والے واقعہ سے)Indonesian: cemas - takut (tentang sesuatu yang akan terjadi)
Example Sentences
I'm dreading my dentist appointment tomorrow.
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She is dreading the final exam next week.
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The children are dreading getting their shots.
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Honestly, I'm dreading going back to work after the holidays.
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Most people are dreading tax season.
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I've been dreading this conversation all week.
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