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dreadfulness Synonyms

Another word for dreadfulness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of inspiring great fear, terror, or awe; extreme unpleasantness or severity.

Usage Example

"The sheer awfulness of the winter storm forced everyone in the valley to remain indoors for days."

Strongest
awfulness
terribleness
horribleness
frightfulness
Strong
ghastliness
atrociousness
grimness
severity

Opposites of dreadfulness

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

delightfulness
pleasantness
wonderfulness
excellence
loveliness
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• Nearby Words

dreaded
dreadful
dreadfully
dreadfulness
dreadlock
dreadlocked
dreadlocks

Cite this Entry

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