dreaded
11 synonyms for dreaded, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Feared or anticipated with fear or unease.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
direful
fearsome
How to use dreaded
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the dreaded moment
dreaded disease
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.
