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kauhistus — meaning in English

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English meaning

dread verb To feel great fear or anxiety about something that is going to happen.
ugliness noun The quality of being unpleasant to look at.

Senses

kauhistus is used for these senses in English:

dread Somebody or something dreaded.
ugliness An unsightly or frightful object.

dread — full definition

verb To feel great fear or anxiety about something that is going to happen.
noun A strong feeling of fear or anxiety about something.
adj Causing great fear; dreaded (used mainly in older or literary English).

ugliness — full definition

noun The quality of being unpleasant to look at.
noun Unpleasant or hostile behavior, especially between people.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

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