Synonyms for
Terrible
Definition
causing great fear or alarm; very bad or unpleasant
Synonyms & similar words
fearful
severe
unspeakable
frightful
fearsome
horrendous
painful
dread
dreaded
frightening
tremendous
atrocious
wicked
horrific
dreadful
dire
abominable
awful
direful
awful
dreadful
horrible
atrocious
abominable
ghastly
frightful
appalling
horrific
offensive
repulsive
shocking
terrible
dire
disastrous
dreadful
grim
gruesome
hideous
horrendous
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- terrible accident
- terrible weather
- terrible pain
- terrible news
- terrible mistake
- terrible condition
- terrible shame
Word family
Usage note
'Terrible' often implies something extremely bad or unpleasant, causing fear or distress. It can also mean very poor in quality.
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Example sentences
- The movie was terrible, and I didn't like it at all.
- The car accident was terrible, and many people got hurt.
- The storm was terrible, and it caused a lot of damage to the houses.
- The food at the restaurant was terrible, and I couldn't finish my meal.
- I had a terrible headache, and I had to stay in bed all day.
Quotes
The only thing terrible about terrorism is our own reaction to it.
I am a terrible actor and a terrible singer.
It's terrible to be a sex symbol at any age.