Cool MateMeaning of Awful
In simple words: Very bad or terrible.
Awful in a sentence
- The weather was awful, and we decided to stay indoors.
- I had an awful headache that lasted all day.
- The music was awful, and I couldn't listen to it anymore.
- His awful behavior at the party surprised everyone.
- She made an awful mistake on the exam and failed.
How to use Awful
Use 'awful' to describe something that is really unpleasant or of poor quality. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can be less formal than 'terrible'. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'awful' as 'a-full' of bad things.
Related words
Synonyms for Awful
Common mistakes with Awful
- Confused with 'awesome' — 'awful' means bad, while 'awesome' means great.
- Using 'awful' for very small issues, when a less strong word would fit better.
- Overusing 'awful' in formal contexts where a different adjective might be more appropriate.
Awful appears in
Awful in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رهيب
سيء جداً أو فظيع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভয়ানক, জঘন্য
খুব খারাপ বা জঘন্য।
- GermanDeutsch
Schrecklich, Furchtbar, Übel
Sehr schlecht oder furchtbar.
- SpanishEspañol
Horrible
Muy malo o terrible.
- Persianفارسی
افتضاح، وحشتناک
خیلی بد یا وحشتناک.
- FrenchFrançais
Terrible, Horrible, Nul
Vraiment mauvais ou horrible.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भयानक
बहुत बुरा या डरावना।
- ItalianItaliano
Orribile, Terribile, Pessimo
Molto brutto o terribile.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Terrível, Horrível, Péssimo
Muito ruim ou péssimo.
- RussianРусский
Ужасный, отвратительный
Очень плохо или ужасно.
- Urduاردو
برا, بد
بہت برا یا خوفناک۔
- Chinese中文
糟糕
非常糟糕或可怕。
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Frequently asked questions about Awful
What does Awful mean?
Very bad or terrible.
What is the definition of Awful?
very bad or unpleasant
How do you use Awful in a sentence?
The weather was awful, and we decided to stay indoors.
Can you give another example of Awful?
I had an awful headache that lasted all day.
What are synonyms for Awful?
Common alternatives include terrible.
What is the opposite of Awful?
Opposite meanings include wonderful, fantastic, excellent.
What words go with Awful?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, just, quite, really.
What are common mistakes when using Awful?
Confused with 'awesome' — 'awful' means bad, while 'awesome' means great. Using 'awful' for very small issues, when a less strong word would fit better. Overusing 'awful' in formal contexts where a different adjective might be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Awful?
US: /["/ˈɔːfl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɔːfl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Awful?
Use 'awful' to describe something that is really unpleasant or of poor quality. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can be less formal than 'terrible'. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.
What CEFR level is Awful?
"Awful" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.