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dreaded Synonyms

Another word for dreaded

Choosing another word for dreaded depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Regarded with great fear, apprehension, or reluctance; causing anxiety or dread.

Usage Example

"The students spent the entire weekend preparing for the feared final examination in organic chemistry."

Strongest
feared
Strong
fearsome
redoubted
frightening
terrifying
dire
formidable

• adjective (Context 2)

Styled in or wearing dreadlocks (informal).

Usage Example

"He tied his long, dreadlocked hair back with a colorful scarf before stepping onto the stage."

Strongest
dreadlocked

Opposites of dreaded

The opposite of dreaded shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

welcomed
cherished
beloved
awaited
See all opposites of dreaded

• Nearby Words

drawstring
dray
dread
dreaded
dreadful
dreadfully
dreadfulness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dreaded. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dreaded
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