dreadful
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New York misfired on 19 of their first 21 attempts from behind the arc—a dreadful 9.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
She cited the dreadful critical reception for "Joker: Folie a Deux" which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2024 before bombing at the box office.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
He shot a dreadful three for 16 from the field in Game 1 against the Thunder, finished with only eight points and missed all five of his three-point shots.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
In the past two months the results have been awful, the performances dreadful and tactically the Hornets have lacked structure and recognised game-plan.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Inside the house Leah heard, “a dreadful sound … as if a heavy piece of artillery had been discharged …” Leah rushed outside and found the girls sitting quietly.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing dreadful
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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