nightmare

• Ein beängstigender oder unangenehmer Traum, der Gefühle von Angst, Sorge oder Unbehagen hervorruft. Im weiteren Sinne auch eine schreckliche oder sehr belastende Erfahrung oder Situation.

A noun referring to a frightening or unpleasant dream that can cause feelings of fear, anxiety, or distress.

1. Frightening dreamA2formal

   A dream that is very frightening, unpleasant, or disturbing.

   Albtraum

   • She woke up screaming from a terrible nightmare.
   • He often has nightmares about falling.
   • The child was afraid to sleep after the nightmare.

   Synonymeincubusnight terror

2. Very unpleasant experienceB1informal

   A situation or experience that is extremely difficult, stressful, or unpleasant.

   Albtraum

   • The traffic jam was a complete nightmare.
   • Moving to a new house turned into a logistical nightmare.
   • The exam was a nightmare for most students.

   Synonymecalamitycatastrophedisasterhasslehorrormiseryordealtrialtribulation

   Antonymedelightjoypleasure