awfulness
Example Sentences
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No bear market or economic downturn came close to the awfulness of the Great Crash and the Depression, after all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Even some of the worst films I’ve ever seen have merit, buried beneath the rubble of their awfulness.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2026
“At all times, there’s like a giant ocean of awfulness, that’s like right there and I can see it,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 6, 2026
Asked how she was feeling, Plaza said "I think I'm OK" before likening grief to a "giant ocean of awfulness".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
Salva tried to bite his lip, but the awfulness of that never-ending day was too much for him.
From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park
