terrible

Example Sentences

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She’s a terrible singer, but I admire how she puts her whole heart into it.

From Literature

Mother looks at them both and says, “Stop speaking such terrible words, boys! They are like a dagger in my heart. We will all leave together, or we won’t leave at all!”

From Literature

“I am notoriously terrible at estimating when I’m actually leaving work and inevitably I get home later than I say,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He knew from Doc that his mother had regretted getting involved with the military, and that she and her family had had a terrible falling out.

From Literature

“I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.”

From Los Angeles Times