Pronunciation

/təˈrəbl/

Definitions

Adjective

• Terrible: 1. Extremely bad or unpleasant; extremely poor or unsatisfactory. For example: “The weather was terrible during our vacation.”
• 2. Causing fear or horror; extremely alarming. For example: “The storm was a terrible sight to behold.”
• 3. Very unkind or harsh. For example: “Her words were terribly hurtful.”

Noun

• Terribleness: The quality or state of being terrible. For example: “The experience was marked by an overwhelming terribleness.”
• (informal) A very bad thing or situation. For example: “That was the worst day of my life, it was a terrible day.”

Phrases

• “A terrible accident” refers to a very unfortunate incident.
• “Terrible news” denotes something highly distressing or shocking.
• “She handled the terrible situation with grace.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The terrible noise kept me awake all night.”
• Noun: “The terrible loss left her feeling devastated.”
• Adverb: “He reacted with terrible fear when he saw the snake.”

Synonyms

• Awful
• Horrible
• Dreadful
• Appalling
• Ghastly
• Intolerable
• Unbearable

Antonyms

• Great
• Wonderful
• Excellent
• Pleasant
• Marvelous
• Beautiful