terrible
/ˈtɛrəbəl/extremely bad or unpleasant
She had a terrible experience at the restaurant.
She had a very bad experience at the restaurant.
The movie was terrible; we left halfway through.
The movie was very bad; we left halfway through.
Often used to emphasize the severity of something negative.
very difficult or challenging
The math test was terrible; I barely passed.
The math test was very difficult; I barely passed.
Can be used to describe something that is hard to deal with.
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💡Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'terrible' to emphasize how bad something is, often stronger than 'bad' or 'awful'.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
'Terrible' is subjective; what one person finds terrible, another might not.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'terrible', from Old French 'terrible', from Latin 'terribilis', meaning 'frightening' or 'causing fear', from 'terrere' (to frighten).
📝Usage Notes
Often used to express strong disapproval or to describe something that is very unpleasant or severe.