Terrible synonyms and antonyms
tĕr'ə-bəl
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Part of speech:
Very cruel, evil, brutal, etc.
Extremely bad; terrible:
Not convenient, especially:
(colloq.) severe
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Inspiring terror
Concerning or involving calamity, disastrous.
welcome (antonym)
Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying:
Extremely unpleasant or bad:
(Informal) Very distasteful, disagreeable, bad, etc.
Dire is defined as something that is urgent.
The definition of dreadful is terrible, shocking or very disturbing.
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horrendous (related)
hellish (related)
joyful (antonym)
The definition of joyful is expressing delight or happiness.
Of a formidable nature; terrific
Causing horror, shock, or dismay
Causing revulsion; disgusting; repulsive; offensive; loathsome
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Great
horrific (related)
sad (related)
offensive (related)
(Sports) Of or relating to a team having possession of a ball or puck:
Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
(Now Rare) Frightened; timid
Acting or moving with great force; violent
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That cannot be spoken
Apocalyptic is defined as something that refers to the Book of Revelation.
Strong-minded; resolute:
Extremely violent or injurious; cruel:
(Colloquial) Excellent, exciting, remarkable.
As destructive as a cataclysm.
The definition of excessive is something or someone that goes beyond what is normal, acceptable or necessary.
Having an affinity for such conditions:
Difficult to undertake, surmount, or defeat:
grewsome
1909, Cleveland Moffett, chapter 19, Through the Wall:
Appearing stern, forbidding, harsh, etc.
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The definition of gruesome is something unpleasant or causing horror.
Horrible to see, hear, etc.; very ugly or revolting; dreadful
(Informal) Very bad, ugly, shocking, unpleasant, etc.
Exceeding normal or appropriate bounds; inordinate:
The definition of intense is to a high degree, or a strong emotion.
The definition of nefarious is someone who is known for being very wicked.
Requiring care and labor; difficult or irksome:
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Worthy of respect or honor.
Stern or forbidding, as in manner or appearance:
Highly offensive to good taste, propriety, etc.; extremely revolting
great (antonym)
Superior in quality or character; noble:
wonderful (antonym)
Admirable or very good; excellent or splendid:
Foreshadowing evil or disaster; ominous.
(Archaic) Such as to make one tremble; terrifying; dreadful
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sickening (related)
tragic (related)
horrid (related)
The definition of unnerving is something that makes people nervous or that makes people lose confidence.
Inspiring anguish, terror, etc.
Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.
Characterized by extreme emotion, especially anger:
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Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening
The definition of terrific is awesome, great or very good.
Not pleasant; offensive; disagreeable
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Inspiring awe:
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]
Remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded; mean, contemptible.
Unpleasant; disagreeable; likely to cause trouble or loss.
Easily scared; very timid.
strong (related)
Persuasive, effective, and cogent:
Morally bad or wrong; acting or done with evil intent; depraved
big (related)
Of great significance; momentous:
pleasant (antonym)
Merry; lively.
happy (antonym)
Experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, as peace, tranquillity, comfort; contented; joyous.
attractive (antonym)
That attracts or has the power to attract; esp., pleasing, charming, pretty, handsome, etc.
Find another word for terrible. In this page you can discover 84 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for terrible, like: frightening, atrocious, disastrous, inconvenient, fearful, awful, (colloq.) severe, petrifying, calamitous, welcome and ghastly.
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