Awfulness: meaning, definitions and examples
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awfulness
[ หษหflnษชs ]
feeling
The state or quality of being extremely bad or unpleasant; full of dread or horror.
Synonyms
dreadfulness, horror, terribleness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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awfulness |
Used to describe something that is extremely bad or unpleasant in a general sense, not necessarily related to fear.
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dreadfulness |
Applies to situations or things that are extremely bad and often elicit a sense of fear or apprehension.
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horror |
Commonly used to describe something that causes intense fear, shock, or disgust. Often used in the context of scary stories or real-life shocking events.
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terribleness |
Used less frequently, this word also signifies something very bad, but it can sometimes imply a slightly less intense experience compared to 'horror' or 'dreadfulness.'
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Examples of usage
- It was the sheer awfulness of the situation that made her want to escape.
- I couldn't bear the awfulness of the pain any longer.
quality
The quality of being extremely unpleasant or offensive.
Synonyms
disgust, offensiveness, unpleasantness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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awfulness |
Use this to describe something that is extremely bad or dreadful.
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unpleasantness |
Work with this term to indicate something that is disagreeable or not enjoyable. It is milder than the other terms.
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offensiveness |
Best used to describe something that causes someone to feel upset, insulted, or hurt. It often has a negative connotation.
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disgust |
This should be used when something provokes a strong feeling of revulsion or intense disapproval. It often has a physical or emotional reaction.
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Examples of usage
- She couldn't stand the awfulness of his behavior any longer.
- The awfulness of the smell was overwhelming.
Translations
Translations of the word "awfulness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น horror
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคฏเคพเคตเคนเคคเคพ (bhayฤvhatฤ)
๐ฉ๐ช Schlechtigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kengerian
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฐั ะปะธะฒัััั
๐ต๐ฑ okropnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใ (osoroshisa)
๐ซ๐ท horreur
๐ช๐ธ horror
๐น๐ท dehลet
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ฐํจ (kkeumjjikham)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุนุจ (ruสฟb)
๐จ๐ฟ hrลฏza
๐ธ๐ฐ hrรดza
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏๆ (kฤpร )
๐ธ๐ฎ grozljivost
๐ฎ๐ธ hrikaleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาัะฝัั (qorqynys)
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแจแแแแแแแ (sashinela)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษhลษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ horror
Etymology
The word 'awfulness' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the word 'awful' which dates back to the late Middle English period. The term has evolved over time to encompass a range of meanings related to extreme unpleasantness or horror. It is often used to describe situations, feelings, or qualities that evoke a sense of dread or disgust.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,569 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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