Dreadful
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Conveys Horror
Use 'dreadful' to describe something extremely unpleasant, shocking, or frightening. After the accident, the scene was simply dreadful.
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Strong Emotion
'Dreadful' suggests a very strong negative emotion, more than just 'bad' or 'unpleasant'. Her injury was dreadful, leaving everyone stunned.
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Intensity Marker
'Dreadful' is often used to emphasize the seriousness of a situation or event. The news reported a dreadful epidemic spreading rapidly.