awful
/ˈɑ fəl/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) exceptionally bad or displeasing
- (adj) causing fear or dread or terror
- (adj) offensive or even (of persons) malicious
- (adj) inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
- (adj) extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
- (adj) inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
- (adv) used as intensifiers
Usage(s):
- Hypochondriacs live in constant terror that they are dying of some awful disease, or even several awful diseases at once.
- The same with Celia on Weeds, but Celia's an awful person.
- In those years it was unthinkable that a guy could be paid that much for doing something that didn't involve an awful lot of training or education.
Quotes
- "You look at the teams that have an awful lot of cap space, there could be a lot of power shifting in this league," Minnesota coach Kurt Rambis said.on Jun 30, 2010 By: Kurt Rambis Source: The Associated Press
- Her publicist Max Clifford said she would "be remembered as a young girl who has, and who will, save an awful lot of lives. She was a very, very brave girl," he said in a statement to media. "And she faced her death in the way she faced her...on Mar 22, 2009 By: Max Clifford Source: Reuters
- "Well, there's a lot of crying in our locker room, a lot of people who care. I don't think there was a dry eye," Rivers said. "A lot of hugs, a lot of people feeling awful. That's a good thing, it means everybody cared."on Jun 17, 2010 By: Doc Rivers Source: ESPN