awful

Example Sentences

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Over the next day, "they will be on the far side of the Moon, they will eclipse that record, and we're going to learn an awful lot about the spacecraft," said Isaacman.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Efforts to wring laughs out of a genuinely awful situation yield only a few uncomfortable chuckles, such as when Charlie and Emma strike some warmup poses for a wedding photographer during an impromptu session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

As someone who wakes up in a cold sweat every night, terrified by the looming possibility that “The Devil Wears Prada 2” may be awful, trust me: Sometimes it’s better to leave well enough alone.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

I couldn’t imagine how awful it would be to be in a suburb, not even knowing if you wanted your own kids with some old, weird guy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

They were an awful mess, tangled and piled on each other and fighting over the vomit.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen