awful

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She explained: "The idea is to get people in who may feel a bit lonely, a bit isolated, as we know January is a really tough month because the weather is so awful."

From BBC

O'Farrell researched Shakespeare's life extensively for her novel, but said there is still "awful lot about his biography we don't know".

From BBC

Luckily, Emily Blunt wasn’t just brave enough to turn in a decent performance in one of last year’s worst movies, but so strong-willed she called out this awful trend.

From Salon

"It's awful. Why are my baby's needs not being met? He's got every right to an education, but I have to fight for it every single day," she says.

From BBC

Whilst England have been awful, Australia have yet again found a way to win a home Ashes series at a canter.

From BBC