awful

Example Sentences

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But the cinema spoof still kicks dirt all over those concepts, even when it’s awful.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Chip stocks are on the mend Monday after an awful Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Cauich: With 48 teams and 12 groups, eight best third-place finishers advance in the first round, which means a team would have to be awful to be eliminated in the group stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s been an awful week of news for Graham Platner, whose high-risk, high-reward candidacy is looking dangerously imbalanced toward the former.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

“I’d be awful at acting. My ma says that I’ve never learned to control my emotions.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu