dread

• Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das große Angst, Furcht oder Schrecken hervorruft oder erwarten lässt.

An adjective used to describe something that causes great fear, apprehension, or terror.

1. Causing great fear or apprehensionB2formal

   Used to describe something that is feared or anticipated with anxiety.

   Furchterregend

   • The dread prospect of war hung over the country.
   • She felt a dread sense of foreboding before the exam.
   • The dread news of the accident spread quickly.

   Synonymealarmingawfuldiredreadeddreadfulfearsomefrighteninghorribleterribleterrifying

   Antonymecomfortingreassuringwelcome

• Substantiv, das ein starkes Gefühl von Angst, Furcht oder Sorge vor etwas Bevorstehendem oder Möglichem bezeichnet; auch ehrfürchtiges Erschauern oder Bangen.

A noun referring to a feeling of great fear, apprehension, or anxiety about something that is going to happen or might happen.

unzählbar

1. Great fear or apprehensionB2formal

   A feeling of intense fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

   Furcht

   • She felt a sense of dread before the exam.
   • He lived in constant dread of losing his job.
   • The thought of the surgery filled her with dread.

   Synonymealarmangstanxietyapprehensionfearforebodinghorrorpanicterrortrepidation

   Antonymeassurancebraverycalmnessconfidencecourage

2. Awe or reverenceC1formal

   A feeling of deep respect mixed with fear, often for something powerful or sacred.

   Ehrfurcht

   • The ancient temple inspired a sense of dread and wonder.
   • They approached the king with dread and humility.
   • The storm's power filled the sailors with dread.

   Synonymeawefearreverencevenerationwonder

   Antonymecontemptdisrespectirreverence

• Verb, das starke Angst oder Furcht vor etwas ausdrückt, das geschehen wird oder könnte; auch mit Abscheu oder Widerwillen an etwas denken.

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.

   Sich fürchten vor

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

   Synonymeapprehendfearquail atshrink from

   Antonymeanticipateawaitexpectwelcome

2. Dislike intenselyB2informal

   To strongly dislike or be reluctant to do something.

   Stark abgeneigt sein

   • 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.

   Synonymeabhorabominatedetestexecratehateloathe

   Antonymeenjoylikeloverelishwelcome