dreaded

• Bezeichnet etwas, wovor man große Angst hat oder was starke Furcht und Schrecken auslöst; auch für etwas, das gefürchtet oder verhasst ist.

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.

   Gefürchtet

   • 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.

   Synonymealarmingawfuldirefrighteningfrightfulhorribleominousterribleterrifying

   Antonymedesiredwantedwelcome

2. Unpleasant or unwelcomeB1informal

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

   Unangenehm oder unerwünscht

   • 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.

   Synonymeabhorrentawfuldreadfulhatedhorribleterribleunpleasantunwelcome

   Antonymepleasantwelcome

• 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