awful

Example Sentences

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I've heard a whole lot of whispered, tortured complaints to the acupuncturists that go something along the lines of "my insomnia is AWFUL... I just can't stop my thoughts at night."

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2016

"Jay Cutler honestly blamed the punter in the loss? Is this dude serious? Cutler is AWFUL" tweeted a guy I won't name to spare him embarrassment.

From Chicago Tribune • Nov. 13, 2014

Should I lie and say that I think all of this objectification is AWFUL!

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2013

"Oh, that ginger tea was AWFUL," exclaimed poor Cecily.

From The Golden Road by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)

The odor with which this creature, truly named Mephitis, can overpower its assailants is truly AWFUL.

From A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)