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awful


These are words and phrases related to awful. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of awful.

BAD WEATHER, CONDITIONS, SITUATIONS, ETC.


The smell from the bins was awful.

Synonyms and examples


bad
If the weather is bad, we'll have to find something else to do.
poor
She's 87 and in poor health.
dire
The predictions for the economy are dire.
grim
She was quickly brought back to the grim reality of her life.
terrible
I've had a really terrible day.
horrible
it was a really horrible place to be.
dreadful
mainly UK
The forecast for tomorrow is dreadful.
frightful
old-fashionedinformal
Today is going to be a frightful bore.
horrid
old-fashionedinformal
It was a horrid shock to see the letter.
fearful
We suddenly heard a fearful bang.
horrendous
The traffic getting here was horrendous.
ghastly
It all happened because of a ghastly misunderstanding.
atrocious
Conditions on the mountain are absolutely atrocious.
horrific
The bus was involved in a horrific accident.
abysmal
The government has an abysmal record on healthcare.
appalling
We are working to end the appalling suffering of animals.

Antonym and example


good
The weather's been good all week.
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evil
wicked
abominable
sinful
impure
literary or humorous
low/poor/bad quality
mediocre
disapproving
inferior
cheap
disapproving
cheap and nasty
UK
bad at
hopeless
useless
mainly UKinformal
rubbish
UKinformal
incompetent
inept
inexpert
weak
unskilled
amateurish
disapproving
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Bad weather, conditions, situations, etc. are unpleasant and cause difficulties or harm. You can describe a person who behaves in a way that is morally wrong, or a morally wrong action, as a bad person, action, etc. Something that is of bad quality is of a low or unacceptable standard. If someone is bad at something, they lack skill in that doing something.

A BAD PERSON, ACTION, ETC.


She was truly awful to him through their entire marriage.

Synonyms and examples


bad
A very bad man is getting what he deserves.
evil
He was an evil dictator who murdered his own people.
wicked
Rapunzel was trapped inside a tower by a wicked witch.
terrible
He was a terrible husband.
dreadful
No one will own up to the dreadful deed.
abominable
Nothing can ever excuse such abominable behaviour.
sinful
Their actions are considered sinful by the Church.
impure
literary or humorous
She was labelled immoral and impure for daring to speak publicly about sexuality.

Antonym and example


good
She's a good person who gives to charity.
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See words related to awful


poor
dire
grim
horrible
frightful
old-fashionedinformal
horrid
old-fashionedinformal
fearful
horrendous
ghastly
atrocious
horrific
abysmal
appalling
low/poor/bad quality
mediocre
disapproving
inferior
cheap
disapproving
cheap and nasty
UK
bad at
hopeless
useless
mainly UKinformal
rubbish
UKinformal
incompetent
inept
inexpert
weak
unskilled
amateurish
disapproving
Learn more
Bad weather, conditions, situations, etc. are unpleasant and cause difficulties or harm. You can describe a person who behaves in a way that is morally wrong, or a morally wrong action, as a bad person, action, etc. Something that is of bad quality is of a low or unacceptable standard. If someone is bad at something, they lack skill in that doing something.

awful | American Thesaurus


awful


adjective
These are words and phrases related to awful. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of awful.
What awful weather! She gave me an awful book. He was guilty of the awful crime of murder.

Synonyms


bad
dreadful
terrible
horrible
horrendous
deplorable
distressing
lousy
unpleasant
disagreeable
displeasing
appalling
frightful
ghastly
fearful
horrifying
hideous
ugly
gruesome
monstrous
shocking
revolting
reprehensible
despicable
contemptible
mean
low
base
heinous
dire
redoubtable
formidable
alarming

Antonyms


good
fine
O.K.
wonderful
terrific
tremendous
pleasant
pleasing
attractive
beautiful
pretty
admirable
likable
The astronauts know the awful expanse of the solar system.

Synonyms


awe-inspiring
awesome
wondrous
solemn
majestic
amazing
stupefying
fearsome
terrifying
dreadful
disquieting
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