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   awfulness

   /ˈɔːf(ʊ)lnəs/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being very bad or unpleasant: "the chilli and pineapple relish did manage to mask the awfulness of the deep-fried brie"
   • ▪ the shocking or horrific nature of something: "the awfulness of his crime"

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   What does awfulness mean?

   • 極壞, 惡劣, 糟糕… 极坏, 恶劣, 糟糕… horror, terror… horror… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! AWFULNESS definition: 1. the state of being extremely bad or unpleasant: 2. the state of being extremely bad or….

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   What does it mean if something is awful?

   • If you say that something is awful, you mean that it is extremely unpleasant, shocking, or bad. Her injuries were massive. It was awful. Some of their offences are so awful they would chill the blood. If you look or feel awful, you look or feel ill. I hardly slept at all and felt pretty awful. I looked awful and felt quite shaky.

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   Is the meaning of awful related to awe?

   • George Eliot Some grammarians argue that the meanings of awful and awfully that do not convey the etymological connection with awe are not the original senses. However, senses 1 and 2 of the adjective were being used in speech and casual writing by the late 18th century. It is an awful long time since you have heard from me … John Keats (letter) There was an awful crowd …

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   How do you use awful in a sentence?

   • You can use awful with noun groups that refer to an amount in order to emphasize how large that amount is. I've got an awful lot of work to do. The caramel looks awfully good. 'I'm awfully sorry,' she told him regretfully. Would you mind awfully waiting a bit, I'll be back right away.

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   Can words convey the awfulness of his childhood?

   • Words cannot convey the poverty-stricken awfulness of his childhood. I do understand the awfulness of physical and emotional pain and I have great sympathy for anyone going through it. You wouldn't believe me if I described the awfulness of the pictures. Despite the awfulness of the situation we both had a good laugh.

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   Do you understand the awfulness of war?

   • You can't appreciate the true awfulness of war until you've actually experienced it. Words cannot convey the poverty-stricken awfulness of his childhood. I do understand the awfulness of physical and emotional pain and I have great sympathy for anyone going through it. You wouldn't believe me if I described the awfulness of the pictures.

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     AWFULNESS meaning: 1. the state of being extremely bad or...

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   Synonyms for AWFULNESS: dreadfulness, horror, atrocity, ghastliness, hideousness, horridness, frightfulness, repulsiveness; Antonyms of AWFULNESS: pleasantness, agreeableness, delightfulness, desirability, appeal, attraction, attractiveness, pleasurableness.

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   If you say that something is awful, you mean that it is extremely unpleasant, shocking, or bad. Her injuries were massive. It was awful. Some of their offences are so awful they would chill the blood. Synonyms: shocking, serious, alarming, distressing More Synonyms of awful. 3. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] B1.

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   1. : extremely disagreeable or objectionable. awful food. awful behavior. an awful experience. 2. informal : exceedingly great used as an intensive. an awful lot of money. 3. : inspiring awe. … the presence of Nature in all her awful loveliness. George Eliot. 4. : filled with awe: such as. a. : deeply respectful or reverential. b.

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   extremely bad or unpleasant: He suffered awful injuries in the crash. We had awful weather. She has an awful boss. What an awful thing to say! Would life be so awful without a car? The food was awful. She'd been ill and she looked awful. Synonyms. abominable. abysmal (BAD) atrocious (VERY BAD) dire mainly UK informal.

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   Define awfulness. awfulness synonyms, awfulness pronunciation, awfulness translation, English dictionary definition of awfulness. adj. 1. Extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible: had an awful day at the office.