awful
Pronunciation: [ɔːfəl]
Word
Context: "quality"
(adjective) something that is very bad or unpleasant. If you think something is awful, you really don’t like it at all.
Example
The weather today is awful, so I think we should stay inside.
Example
The movie wasn't awful; I actually enjoyed it a lot!
Example
Why does that food taste awful to you?
Context: "emotions"
(adjective) when someone feels very bad, usually due to something sad or upsetting. If you say you feel awful, it means you're not feeling good at all.
Example
I felt awful when I heard the news, but I know I can talk to friends about it.
Example
She didn't feel awful after her mistake; she learned from it.
Example
Why do you feel awful today?
Context: "intensity"
(adjective) used to describe something that is very intense, like a strong emotion or reaction. If someone says something was awful in this way, it means it was very powerful, usually in a negative sense.
Example
The storm last night was awful in terms of power, but it was very fascinating to watch.
Example
The concert wasn’t awful; it was actually quite amazing!
Example
Was the storm really as awful as they say?
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