Terribleness: meaning, definitions and examples

Similar to the first instance, it implies a profound level of badness or unpleasantness and can be used in a wide variety of contexts.

• 'The terribleness of his actions can't be overstated
• ' 'They talked about the terribleness of the weather
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Commonly used for situations that evoke a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust, often relating to something terrifying or gruesome.

• 'The horror of the crime scene was too much to bear
• ' 'She screamed in horror upon seeing the spider
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Applies well to situations where something is extremely poor in quality, unpleasant, or morally bad, often with a subjective or personal perspective.

• 'The awfulness of the food made everyone sick
• ' 'She couldn't forget the awfulness of that experience
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Best used when describing something that's extremely alarming, intense, or causing a strong feeling of fear and unpleasantness.

• 'The dreadfulness of the storm forced everyone to take shelter
• ' 'His dreadfulness in social situations is well-known
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General term for something being very bad or unpleasant. Can be used in various situations.

• The terribleness of the weather ruined our picnic
• The terribleness of the movie made us leave the theater early

Used to describe something extremely bad or horrifying, often with a strong negative connotation.

• The atrociousness of the crime shocked the entire community
• The atrociousness of his behavior was unacceptable

Refers to something poorly made or done, indicating low quality or workmanship. Often used in the context of products or services.

• The shoddiness of the construction work was evident in the cracks that appeared
• Customers complained about the shoddiness of the merchandise

Typically used to describe something frightening, alarming, or very bad. Also contains a strong negative tone.

• The dreadfulness of the storm kept everyone indoors
• Her dreadfulness performance at the recital was surprising