dreadfulness
|dread-ful-ness|
B2
/ˈdrɛd.fəl.nəs/
(dreadful)
extremely bad or unpleasant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dreadfulness' originates from the Old English word 'drēad,' where 'drēad' meant 'fear' or 'apprehension.'
Historical Evolution
'drēad' transformed into the Middle English word 'dred,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dreadfulness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear or apprehension,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being dreadful.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being dreadful; causing great fear or apprehension.
The dreadfulness of the storm left the town in ruins.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 13:48