dreadful
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Nothing sets Mr. Saad off more than postmodernism, “a dreadful idea” that came into vogue in the 1960s thanks to a trio of Frenchman, Jacques Derrida, Jacques Lacan and Michel Foucault.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Prior to sentencing, his defence advocate said Patrick did not try to hide his guilt, had no previous convictions, and knows he made "dreadful decisions".
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
So it's not like we're having a dreadful season.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The movie briefly introduces us to that clique: dreadful girls who greet Bonnie with a listless, tone-perfect “Hey.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Are you all right, Judge Quinzy? It sounds as if you have come down with a dreadful cold.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing dreadful
Uncanny, Creepy, or Downright Scary: Words For Halloween
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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Vocabulary from history writings about the Triangle Factory Fire
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