terrible
Pronunciation: [ˈtɛrɪbəl]
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?