[ˈdrɛdf(ʊ)l], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious
(e.g: there's been a dreadful accident)

- used to emphasize the degree to which something is the case, especially something regarded with sadness or disapproval
(e.g: this was all a dreadful mistake)


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