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terrible

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛrɪbəl]

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Learn how to use terrible in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “quality”

(adjective) when something is very bad or causes a lot of pain or discomfort. If something is terrible, it's not good, and it can make you feel unhappy or upset.

Example

The weather was terrible last week, so we decided to stay indoors and read books.

Example

That movie was terrible; I didn't like it at all.

Example

Why do you think the food tasted so terrible today?

Context: “emotion”

(adjective) when someone feels very sad, scared, or worried about something terrible happening. This can also mean feeling very bad about oneself.

Example

She felt terrible after she realized she forgot her friend's birthday.

Example

He doesn't feel terrible anymore since he learned from his mistakes.

Example

Do you ever feel terrible when you think about sad events?

Context: “severity”

(adjective) when describing a situation that is extremely disappointing or unfortunate. It's often used when something is really extreme, like a terrible accident.

Example

The news reported a terrible accident on the highway that caused delays.

Example

The game turned out to be not terrible at all; it was actually quite fun.

Example

What was the terrible situation you heard about on TV last night?

How to pronounce terrible

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛrɪbəl]

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