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Nightmarish

usgb/ˈnaɪtmerɪʃ/Volume
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Conveys strong negative feelings, usually more intense than just 'bad' or 'unpleasant'. SlideThe movie was nightmarish, leaving viewers uneasy.
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Often used to describe situations that are not literally from a nightmare but feel as bad. SlideThe traffic jam was nightmarish with no end in sight.
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Amplifies the severity or intensity of a scenario beyond the ordinary. SlideSurviving the storm was a nightmarish ordeal.