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nightmarish

Nightmarish (adjective) means Extremely unpleasant, frightening, or stressful, like a nightmare. Example: “The traffic on the way to the airport was nightmarish.”

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Extremely unpleasant, frightening, or stressful, like a nightmare.
"The traffic on the way to the airport was nightmarish."

How to Use Nightmarish

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In plain EnglishSo bad or frightening it resembles a nightmare.

Word Forms

more nightmarish comparative, most nightmarish superlative

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Etymology

From nightmare + -ish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “nightmarish” mean?

The word “nightmarish” means extremely unpleasant, frightening, or stressful, like a nightmare. In plain terms, so bad or frightening it resembles a nightmare.

How do you use “nightmarish” in a sentence?

Here is “nightmarish” used in a sentence: “The traffic on the way to the airport was nightmarish.”

What part of speech is “nightmarish”?

“Nightmarish” is an adjective.

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