adj Uncommon

dreaded

DREH-dihd

Dreaded (adj) means Feared or anticipated with fear or unease. Example: “The dreaded exam results finally arrived.”

adj

Feared or anticipated with fear or unease.

"The dreaded exam results finally arrived."

"He finally faced his dreaded boss."

Wearing dreadlocks.

"The dreaded musician performed a reggae set."

How to use dreaded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething people are afraid of or not looking forward to.

Common pairings

the dreaded moment dreaded disease

more dreaded comparative, most dreaded superlative

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The _____ exam results finally arrived.

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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.