dreadfully

Example Sentences

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Indeed, it is quickly becoming dreadfully clear that we can expect more frequent and intense heat waves.

From Salon

"They suggest it is your fault. They are either dreadfully understaffed or the issue is far worse than they are letting on," he said.

From BBC

Michael Turner QC, defending, told the jury at the start of the trial the case was "dreadfully sad".

From BBC

“Scuffling” is a word without contextual meaning — technically, it means fighting or walking in a shambling manner — but coaches and managers, seeking the balm of euphemism, apply it to players who are playing dreadfully.

From Washington Post

“Something is dreadfully wrong and people are dying,” said Pinsky, who lives in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times