Definition of terrible

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  • terrible is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • terrible is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • terrible is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of terrible

  • causing fear or dread or terror (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a terrible curse

    Synonyms

    1. awful
    2. dire
    3. direful
    4. dread
    5. dreaded
    6. dreadful
    7. fearful
    8. fearsome
    9. frightening
    10. horrendous
    11. horrific
  • extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. awful
    2. frightful
    3. tremendous
  • intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a terrible cough

    Synonyms

    1. severe
    2. wicked
  • exceptionally bad or displeasing (adjective)

    Examples

    1. terrible handwriting

    Synonyms

    1. abominable
    2. atrocious
    3. awful
    4. dreadful
    5. painful
    6. unspeakable

See definition of terrible in Merriam Webster