terrible

/ˈtɛrəbəl/
adjective
  1. Extremely bad or unpleasant.
    • The movie got terrible reviews, so we decided not to watch it.
    • The weather was terrible, with heavy rain and strong winds all day.
    • I had a terrible headache and had to lie down in a dark room.
  2. Causing great fear or dread; very serious or severe.
    • There was a terrible accident on the highway that closed it for hours.
    • The soldiers faced a terrible battle with heavy losses on both sides.
    • The storm caused terrible damage to homes along the coast.
  3. Used to emphasize the great degree of something, often negative.
    • She made a terrible mess in the kitchen while baking cookies.
    • He's in a terrible hurry to catch his flight.
    • The children were in a terrible state of excitement before the party.
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