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Terrible - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

terrible

/ˈtɛrəbəl/ /ˈtɛrɪbəl/

Definition:

Extremely bad, unpleasant, or serious; causing great fear or distress.

Synonyms:

awful, dreadful, horrible, appalling

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

wonderful, excellent

Common Collocations:

terrible accident, terrible pain, terrible mistake, terrible weather

Derivatives:

terribly, terribleness

Usage Tips:

Use "terrible" to describe something extremely negative; avoid overuse in casual speech for minor issues.

Common Phrases:

feel terrible, terrible twos, a terrible beauty

Etymology:

From Latin "terribilis," meaning "frightening," derived from "terrere" (to frighten).

Examples:

  • 1. The storm caused terrible damage to the village.
  • 2. She felt terrible after forgetting her friend's birthday.
  • 3. The movie was so terrible that we left early.
  • 4. He has a terrible habit of interrupting others.

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