nightmare
/ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/
noun
- A frightening or unpleasant dream.
- The child cried out in the middle of the night because of a nightmare.
- She woke up in a cold sweat after a terrible nightmare.
- He used to have nightmares about being chased by monsters.
- A very unpleasant, difficult, or frightening experience or situation.
- Planning a wedding can turn into a logistical nightmare.
- The traffic jam was a complete nightmare.
- Losing my passport abroad was an absolute nightmare.