awful

Example Sentences

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Efforts to wring laughs out of a genuinely awful situation yield only a few uncomfortable chuckles, such as when Charlie and Emma strike some warmup poses for a wedding photographer during an impromptu session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It wasn’t until the #MeToo movement that she saw it for the awful episode it was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Is L.A. so awful for these kids that it isn’t even on their radar to stay close to home?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

As someone who wakes up in a cold sweat every night, terrified by the looming possibility that “The Devil Wears Prada 2” may be awful, trust me: Sometimes it’s better to leave well enough alone.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s weird remembering how awful and cold this room felt the first time I came in here.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz