Dictionary Entry

terrible

adjective

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Meaning

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Extremely bad or unpleasant; causing great fear or dread; very severe or intense.

Example Sentence

The weather was terrible, with heavy rain and strong winds all day, forcing us to stay indoors.

Usage Note

You can use 'terrible' to describe something that is very bad in quality, appearance, or effect, like a terrible movie, a terrible headache, or terrible news. It conveys a strong negative feeling about a situation, experience, or object, emphasizing its severity or unpleasantness.