terrible

Very bad in quality, effect, or result.

• That was a terrible mistake.
• We received terrible news yesterday.
• The service at the hotel was terrible.

Similar words: awful, dreadful, very bad

Opposites: excellent

Common phrases: terrible mistake, terrible news, terrible service, terrible smell

Very great or strong in amount or degree, usually in an unpleasant way.

• She was in terrible pain.
• He felt a terrible thirst after the walk.
• The family paid a terrible price for his mistake.

Similar words: extreme, intense, severe

Opposites: slight

Common phrases: terrible pain, terrible hunger, terrible price

Making people feel very frightened.

• A terrible monster guarded the gate.
• They heard a terrible scream in the dark.
• The terrible sight made him shake with fear.

Similar words: terrifying, frightening, fearsome

Common phrases: terrible monster, terrible curse, terrible roar