dreadful

Example Sentences

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In a rehearsal, this young actor seems dreadful.

From Los Angeles Times

This story was found to be "utterly untrue", Prescott said, saying this was a "dreadful thing to have put out".

From BBC

Poundland avoided collapsing into administration this year, after a dreadful period of trading, much of it of its own making.

From BBC

"I really do hope this report forces change amongst everyone involved, and that more people across the country can learn from this dreadful experience."

From BBC

"It is a quiet place, and it is so sad for the people, it is dreadful."

From BBC