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dreaded

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Adj — Feared or anticipated with fear or unease.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dreaded” mean?

The word “dreaded” means feared or anticipated with fear or unease. In plain terms, something people are afraid of or not looking forward to.

How do you pronounce “dreaded”?

“Dreaded” is pronounced DREH-dihd (/ˈdɹɛ.dɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “dreaded” in a sentence?

Here is “dreaded” used in a sentence: “The dreaded exam results finally arrived.”

What part of speech is “dreaded”?

“Dreaded” is an adjective.

Is “dreaded” a common word?

“Dreaded” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “dreaded” have?

“Dreaded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feared or anticipated with fear or unease.

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