Definition
Definition of dreading - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
apprehensiveanticipating something with apprehension
- She gave him a dreading look before the long journey.
2.
fearfulfeeling fear or anxiety about something expected
- She was dreading the results due tomorrow.
Origin of dreading
English, dread (fear) + ing (action)
Examples of dreading in a sentence
They were dreading the confrontation with their boss. I am dreading the dentist's appointment. They were dreading another long delay.
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- French:appréhensif, ...
- German:bang, etwas mit Angst erwarten, ...
- Italian:timoroso, angosciato, ...
- Spanish:temeroso, angustiado, ...
- Portuguese:receoso, ansioso, ...
- Chinese:忧虑的, 担忧的, ...
- Japanese:不安そうな, 恐れている, ...
- Arabic:خائِفٌ, مُتَوَجِّس, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹשֵׁשׁ, חוֹשֵׁשׁ, ...
- Russian:тревожный, опасающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:сповнений передчуття, стурбований, ...
- Hindi:आशंकित, ...
Definition of dread - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
anticipatory feargreat fear about something that might happen
- The dread of failing the exam kept him awake at night.
2.
object of fearperson or thing causing fear
- The haunted house was a dread for the children.
3.
hairRare hairstyle known as dreadlocksRare
- He admired her long, flowing dreads.
Verb
1.
emotionfeel intense fear about something
- She dreads the thought of losing her job.
2.
fear anticipationanticipate with great apprehension or fear
- She dreaded the thought of speaking in public.
Adjective
1.
fearfulcausing fear or terror
- The dread monster lurked in the shadows.
2.
annoyanceUK annoying or undesirableUK
- The dread task of cleaning the garage awaited him.
Expressions with dread
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cause someone to feel intense fear or anxiety
The dark alley filled her with dread.
expresses strong fear about some coming event or result
She waited in dread of the final exam results.
Origin of dread
Old English, drēad (fear)
Examples of dread in a sentence
The dread of losing his job was overwhelming. His presence was a dread to the villagers. The looming deadline was a dread for the team. Her dreads were styled beautifully for the occasion. He decided to grow dreads after college. He dreads going to the dentist every six months.
They dread the long winters in the north. He dreaded the upcoming exam results. They dreaded the long journey ahead. The dread sound echoed through the night. A dread silence filled the haunted house. The dread chore of filing taxes loomed over him. She faced the dread prospect of a long commute.
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- French:crainte, redouter, ...
- German:Angst, fürchten, ...
- Italian:paura, temere, ...
- Spanish:temor, temer, ...
- Portuguese:temor, temer, ...
- Chinese:恐惧, 害怕, ...
- Japanese:恐怖, 恐れる, ...
- Arabic:رَهْبَة, خَشِيَ, ...
- Hebrew:אֵימָה, לַחֲשׁוֹשׁ, ...
- Russian:ужас, бояться, ...
- Ukrainian:жах, боятися, ...
- Hindi:भय, बहुत डरना, ...
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