dreadful

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He shot a dreadful three for 16 from the field in Game 1 against the Thunder, finished with only eight points and missed all five of his three-point shots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Paul Gigot: Well, only a couple weeks later, you called and told Matt Hennessey, my colleague and I, about your pancreatic cancer stage four diagnosis, which was dreadful to hear.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But even that show was more reflective of current cultural problems than prescient, not to mention disconcertingly accurate, about the dreadful directions we were heading.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Wright said the boy's tragic death was "not the result of some dreadful yet unforeseen accident or natural phenomenon".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“What worries you dear? Has anything dreadful happened?” asked the anxious John, tenderly kissing the crown of the little cap, which was all askew.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott