dreadful
intermediateB1/ˈdrɛdfəl/ · dread-ful
causing or involving great fear or apprehension.
Meanings
causing or involving great fear or apprehension.
بہت زیادہ خوف یا اضطراب پیدا کرنے والا یا شامل ہونے والا۔
خوفناک
khaufnaak
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- dreadful accident
- dreadful noise
- dreadful mistake
Example Sentences
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
ہمارے تعطیلات کے دوران موسم خوفناک تھا۔
Hamare taatilat ke doran mausam khaufnaak tha.
She had a dreadful feeling about the exam results.
اسے امتحان کے نتائج کے بارے میں خوفناک محسوس ہورہا تھا۔
Usay imtihan ke nataij ke bare mein khaufnaak mehsoos ho raha tha.
The movie was so dreadful that we walked out halfway through it.
فلم اتنی خوفناک تھی کہ ہم اس سے آدھے میں ہی نکل گئے۔
Film itni khaufnaak thi ke hum is se aadhe mein hi nikal gaye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a dreadful nightmare that makes you wake up in fear.
Imagine a dark, stormy night with thunder and lightning.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوفناک تھا وہ خواب جو بکھر گیا
Khaufnaak tha woh khwab jo bikhar gaya
It was a dreadful dream that shattered into pieces.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوشی کی خوشبو خوف کے بغیر نہیں آتی
Khushi ki khushboo khauf ke baghair nahi aati
The fragrance of happiness does not come without fear.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "dreadful" — full of dread
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Middle English, initially used to describe something that inspires dread or fear. Over time, it has maintained its negative connotation.