Dreading: meaning, definitions and examples
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dreading
[ drษdษชล ]
anxiety anticipation
Dreading is the feeling of great apprehension or fear about something that is going to happen. It often involves a sense of impending doom or worry over an anticipated event. People might dread things like exams, public speaking, or any situation that invokes stress or fear. The emotion can be overwhelming, affecting oneโs mood and outlook leading up to the anticipated event.
Synonyms
anticipate, apprehend, fear, forebode.
Examples of usage
- She was dreading the final exam all week.
- He dreads the thought of speaking in front of a large audience.
- Many students dread returning to school after summer break.
Translations
Translations of the word "dreading" in other languages:
๐ต๐น temer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช fรผrchten
๐ฎ๐ฉ takut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ baฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ (osoreru)
๐ซ๐ท redouter
๐ช๐ธ temer
๐น๐ท korkmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ ค์ํ๋ค (duryeowohada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฎุงู (yakhaaf)
๐จ๐ฟ bรกt se
๐ธ๐ฐ bรกลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎณๆ (hร ipร )
๐ธ๐ฎ bati se
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรฆรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาั (qorqu)
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแจแแ แงแแคแแ (shishit qopna)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qorxmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ temer
Etymology
The word 'dread' originates from the Old English term 'drรฆdan', which means to fear or to be afraid of. This root can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*drลdลnฤ ', which carries a similar meaning related to fear and anxiety. Over time, the word evolved into its modern form, with 'dreading' specifically referring to the act of experiencing apprehension about something that hasn't occurred yet. The emotional weight of the word reflects the human condition's complex interaction with anticipation, often linked to negative experiences or expectations. As languages developed, the concept of dreading took on various cultural nuances, but its core essence remained tied to the fear of the unknown.