dreaded

• Описывает то, чего сильно боятся или к чему испытывают сильную тревогу.

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.

   Страшный

   • 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.

   Синонимыalarmingawfuldirefrighteningfrightfulhorribleominousterribleterrifying

   Антонимыdesiredwantedwelcome

2. Unpleasant or unwelcomeB1informal

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

   Неприятный или нежеланный

   • 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.

   Синонимыabhorrentawfuldreadfulhatedhorribleterribleunpleasantunwelcome

   Антонимыpleasantwelcome

• Глагол, используемый для выражения сильного страха или опасения по поводу того, что должно произойти.

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.

   Страшиться

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

   Синонимыapprehendfearquail atshrink from

   Антонимыanticipateawaitexpectwelcome

2. Dislike intenselyB2informal

   To strongly dislike or be reluctant to do something.

   Сильно не любить

   • 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.

   Синонимыabhorabominatedetestexecratehateloathe

   Антонимыenjoylikeloverelishwelcome