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terrible

The word “terrible” has 3 syllables: ter-ri-ble

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛr.ə.bəl/

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In the thesaurus, “terrible” has 196 synonyms and 70 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for terrible along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for terrible

Antonyms for terrible

Meanings of terrible

  • adjective
    1. Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome.
    2. Formidable, powerful.
    3. Intense; extreme in degree or extent.
    4. Unpleasant; disagreeable.
    5. Very bad; lousy.
  • adverb
    1. In a terrible way; to a terrible extent; terribly; awfully.

Example Sentences

  • The storm caused terrible damage to the coastal town.
  • She felt terrible about forgetting her friend’s birthday.
  • The movie received terrible reviews from critics.
  • He made a terrible mistake on the final exam.
  • The food at the restaurant was terrible, and no one enjoyed it.

On this page you'll find 266 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to terrible, such as: abated, abhorrent, abominable, abysmal, accentuated, acceptable, acute.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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