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awful vs dreaded

dreaded vs awful

awful and dreaded both are adjectives.

awful is an adverb but dreaded is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awful No Yes No Yes
dreaded No Yes No No
As adjectives, awful and dreaded are synonyms defined as:
  • awful and dreaded: causing fear or dread or terror
Other synonyms of awful include dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible.
awful (adjective) dreaded (adjective)
offensive or even (of persons) malicious causing fear or dread or terror
causing fear or dread or terror
exceptionally bad or displeasing
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
awful (adverb) dreaded (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between awful and dreaded

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