frightful

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Nations reel and stagger on their way; they make hideous mistakes; they commit frightful wrongs; they do great and beautiful things.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

Walker said the conditions for such a catch are frightful.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2024

It’s a frightful and gargantuan performance that should come with a trigger warning.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Yes, people may have tips and comfort to share, but they also offer a frightful peek into the future.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2024

“There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action. Goethe,” he scribbled one day.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey