awfulness
Example Sentences
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No bear market or economic downturn came close to the awfulness of the Great Crash and the Depression, after all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Even some of the worst films I’ve ever seen have merit, buried beneath the rubble of their awfulness.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2026
“At all times, there’s like a giant ocean of awfulness, that’s like right there and I can see it,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 6, 2026
"There's a lot of awfulness going on in the world, it's hard to stay optimistic. You can feel completely powerless," says Beth Somerville, a textile worker who completed a King's Foundation course.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2025
This awfulness with Darius belongs to me and Gale and maybe even Haymitch, but not to Peeta.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
