dreaded

• Qualifie quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui inspire une grande peur ou une forte appréhension, souvent en raison d'une menace perçue ou d'une attente angoissante.

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.

   redouté

   • 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.

   Synonymesalarmingawfuldirefrighteningfrightfulhorribleominousterribleterrifying

   Antonymesdesiredwantedwelcome

2. Unpleasant or unwelcomeB1informal

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

   redouté / mal aimé

   • 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.

   Synonymesabhorrentawfuldreadfulhatedhorribleterribleunpleasantunwelcome

   Antonymespleasantwelcome

• Verbe exprimant une forte peur ou appréhension à l'idée que quelque chose se produise, souvent inévitable ou redouté.

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.

   redouter

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

   Synonymesapprehendfearquail atshrink from

   Antonymesanticipateawaitexpectwelcome

2. Dislike intenselyB2informal

   To strongly dislike or be reluctant to do something.

   redouter

   • 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.

   Synonymesabhorabominatedetestexecratehateloathe

   Antonymesenjoylikeloverelishwelcome