dreaded

• يصف شيئًا يُخشى منه بشدة أو يُتوقع منه ضرر أو سوء، ويوحي بالرهبة والخوف.

Describes something that is greatly feared or regarded with intense apprehension.

1. Causing great fear or anxietyB2formal

   Something that is feared or anticipated with great worry.

   المخيف

   • The dreaded exam results were finally posted online.
   • She faced the dreaded task of cleaning the garage.
   • The dreaded moment arrived when he had to give his speech.

   المرادفاتalarmingawfuldirefrighteningfrightfulhorribleominousterribleterrifying

   الأضدادdesiredwantedwelcome

2. Unpleasant or unwelcomeB1informal

   Used to describe something that is generally disliked or considered a nuisance.

   مكروه أو غير مرغوب فيه

   • The dreaded flu season is upon us again.
   • He had to make the dreaded phone call to his boss.
   • The dreaded chore of doing taxes is never fun.

   المرادفاتabhorrentawfuldreadfulhatedhorribleterribleunpleasantunwelcome

   الأضدادpleasantwelcome

• فعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن خوف شديد أو توجّس من شيء يوشك أن يحدث.

A verb used to express a feeling of great fear or apprehension about something that is going to happen.

1. Anticipate with fearB2formal

   To feel extremely anxious or fearful about something that is going to happen.

   خَشِيَ تَوَقُّعًا

   • I dread going to the dentist tomorrow.
   • She dreads the thought of public speaking.
   • He dreaded the outcome of the medical test.

   المرادفاتapprehendfearquail atshrink from

   الأضدادanticipateawaitexpectwelcome

2. Dislike intenselyB2informal

   To strongly dislike or be reluctant to do something.

   كُرْه شديد

   • I dread doing the laundry every weekend.
   • They dread having to wake up early for the meeting.
   • She dreads the long commute to work every day.

   المرادفاتabhorabominatedetestexecratehateloathe

   الأضدادenjoylikeloverelishwelcome