A1adjective 1K

Terrible

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈterəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈterəbl/"]/

Meaning of Terrible

very unpleasant; making you feel very unhappy, upset or frightened

In simple words: Very bad or awful.

Terrible in a sentence

• The weather was terrible during our vacation.
• I had a terrible headache all day yesterday.
• The movie was so terrible that I couldn't finish it.
• Her terrible mistake cost the team the game.
• He told a terrible joke that no one found funny.

How to use Terrible

Use 'terrible' when describing something that causes strong negative feelings, like bad events or poor quality. Avoid in formal writing; consider alternatives like 'dreadful' or 'atrocious.'

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'tear' and 'able': it tears your mood because it's so bad.

Related words

Collocations with Terrible

• be
• feel
• look
• really
• truly
• absolutely
• for
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• feel
• look
• really
• truly
• absolutely
• for
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• feel
• look
• really
• truly
• absolutely
• for
• be
• feel
• look
• really
• truly
• absolutely
• for

Synonyms for Terrible

• awful
• dreadful
• horrible
• atrocious
• appalling

Opposites of Terrible

• wonderful
• excellent
• great

Common mistakes with Terrible

• 'Terrible' is often confused with 'terrifying'; they mean different things.
• Some learners mistakenly use 'terrible' to describe good things.
• Often used in hyperbolic contexts, like 'That movie was terrible!'

Frequently asked questions about Terrible

What does Terrible mean?

Very bad or awful.

What is the definition of Terrible?

very unpleasant; making you feel very unhappy, upset or frightened

How do you use Terrible in a sentence?

The weather was terrible during our vacation.

Can you give another example of Terrible?

I had a terrible headache all day yesterday.

What are synonyms for Terrible?

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

What is the opposite of Terrible?

Opposite meanings include wonderful, excellent, great.

What words go with Terrible?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, really, truly, absolutely, for, be, feel, look, really, truly, absolutely, for, be, feel, look, really, truly, absolutely, for, be, feel, look, really, truly, absolutely, for.

What are common mistakes when using Terrible?

'Terrible' is often confused with 'terrifying'; they mean different things. Some learners mistakenly use 'terrible' to describe good things. Often used in hyperbolic contexts, like 'That movie was terrible!'

How do you pronounce Terrible?

US: /["/ˈterəbl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈterəbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Terrible?

Use 'terrible' when describing something that causes strong negative feelings, like bad events or poor quality. Avoid in formal writing; consider alternatives like 'dreadful' or 'atrocious.'

What CEFR level is Terrible?

"Terrible" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.