The meaning of AWFUL is extremely disagreeable or objectionable. How to use awful in a sentence. Using Awful as an Adjective and Adverb: Usage Guide

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AWFUL definition: extremely bad; unpleasant; ugly. See examples of awful used in a sentence.

If you say that something is awful, you mean that it is extremely unpleasant, shocking, or bad. Her injuries were massive. It was awful. Some of their offences are so awful they would chill the blood.

Of a person: very unwell or troubled. Usually as the complement of feel, look, or sound, e.g. ‘I feel awful’, ‘you look awful’. He thinks he's going to die, and I'm afraid so, too, for he's obliged to keep his bed, …

Define awful. awful synonyms, awful pronunciation, awful translation, English dictionary definition of awful. adj. 1. Extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible: had an awful day at the office.

Definition of awful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · awful (comparative awfuller or more awful, superlative awfullest or most awful) Very bad.

Although some object to any use of awful or awfully in any sense not connected with a feeling of awe, both have been used in other senses for several centuries.

AWFUL meaning: 1 : extremely bad or unpleasant; 2 : causing feelings of fear and wonder awesome