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Meaning of It was awful

Extremely unpleasant or of bad quality.

In simple words: It was very bad or unpleasant.

It was awful in a sentence

  • The food at the restaurant was awful.
  • It was awful to see the disaster on the news.
  • The weather was awful all weekend.
  • She gave an awful performance that upset everyone.
  • It was awful how they treated him during the meeting.

How to use It was awful

Commonly used to describe an unpleasant experience. Suitable in informal conversations and can also be used in written commentary.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Remember, 'awful' starts with 'aw' like 'aw, that's bad!'

Related words

Collocations with It was awful

  • awful experience
  • awful mistake
  • awful weather
  • awful sound
  • awful situation

Synonyms for It was awful

Common mistakes with It was awful

  • Confused with 'awesome' - sounds similar but means the opposite.
  • Using it in a positive context, e.g. 'It was awful day!' instead of 'It was an awful day!'

Compare It was awful with Terrible, Horrible

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Frequently asked questions about It was awful

What does It was awful mean?

It was very bad or unpleasant.

What is the definition of It was awful?

Extremely unpleasant or of bad quality.

How do you use It was awful in a sentence?

The food at the restaurant was awful.

Can you give another example of It was awful?

It was awful to see the disaster on the news.

What are synonyms for It was awful?

Common alternatives include terrible, horrible, dreadful, appalling, atrocious.

What words go with It was awful?

It commonly pairs with awful experience, awful mistake, awful weather, awful sound, awful situation.

What are common mistakes when using It was awful?

Confused with 'awesome' - sounds similar but means the opposite. Using it in a positive context, e.g. 'It was awful day!' instead of 'It was an awful day!'

How do you pronounce It was awful?

US: //ˈɔː.fəl//, UK: //ˈɔː.fəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use It was awful?

Commonly used to describe an unpleasant experience. Suitable in informal conversations and can also be used in written commentary.