dreaded
/ˈdɹɛ.dɪd/
dreaded adjective: causing fear, dread, or terror. Also the simple past and past participle of dread.
Adjective
dreaded (comparative more dreaded, superlative most dreaded)
- Causing fear, dread, or terror.
- I have got the dreaded flu.
- Young and old a dreaded lot/In knots our rivals tied.1962, Frank Agarno, “The Gallant Chess Nuts from Jersey City 'Y'”, Chess Review, published in the September issue that year as the first known team spirit song for a chess club
- Synonyms:
- dread
- Having or wearing dreadlocks.
Also used as
dreaded is also the simple past and past participle of dread.
Synonyms of dreaded
Forms of dreaded
| comparative | more dreaded |
|---|---|
| superlative | most dreaded |
Words formed from dreaded
Phrases with dreaded
Words that rhyme with dreaded
Questions about dreaded
- What does dreaded mean?
- Dreaded means causing fear, dread, or terror.
- What part of speech is dreaded?
- Dreaded is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce dreaded?
- Dreaded is pronounced /ˈdɹɛ.dɪd/.
Words near dreaded in the dictionary
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