dreaded task

ˈdrɛdɪd tæsk
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Translation of dreaded task from English into Spanish

Adjective

1.

fearful

causing fear or anxiety
  • The dreaded task of public speaking made her nervous.La tarea temida de hablar en público la ponía nerviosa
2.

unpleasant

strongly disliked or avoided
  • Cleaning the garage was a dreaded task for him.Limpiar el garaje era una tarea temida para él.
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Synonyms and analogies of dreaded task in English

Examples of dreaded task in a sentence

  • Facing the dreaded task, he took a deep breath.
  • Filing taxes is a dreaded task for many.
  • For her, visiting the dentist was a dreaded task.

Translations of "dreaded task" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
tarea temidaadj.

For them, grocery shopping once a week is a dreaded task.

Para ellos, hacer la compra una vez a la semana es una tarea temida.

the dreaded task will take...

te demandarà la tarea temida...

temida tarea

Facing the dreaded task head-on was her way of showing bravery.

Enfrentar la temida tarea de frente fue su manera de mostrar valentía.

Facing the dreaded task was easier with a friend by my side.

Enfrentar la temida tarea fue más fácil con un amigo a mi lado.

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Other translations for dreaded task:

  • labor temidaadj.
  • misión temidaadj.

dreaded task: Examples and translations in context

Procrastination, which is often a reflection of anxiety, is a clear example: a person avoids a dreaded task by engaging in a more enjoyable immediate activity instead.

La dilación, que a menudo es un reflejo de la ansiedad, es un claro ejemplo: una persona evita una tarea temida mediante la participación en una actividad inmediata más agradable en su lugar.

Let's first look at some of the stress triggers in addition to anxiety and depression that cause people to overeat, purge or starve: loneliness, boredom, depressed, fatigue, or procrastinating from doing some dreaded task.

Veamos primero algunos de los factores desencadenantes del estrés, además de la ansiedad y la depresión que hacen que la gente coma en exceso, se purgue o se muera de hambre: soledad, aburrimiento, depresión, fatiga o dilación para hacer alguna tarea temida.

He felt overwhelmed by the dreaded task of preparing for his presentation.

Se sintió abrumado por la temida tarea de prepararse para su presentación.

Completing the dreaded task felt like a massive weight lifted off my shoulders.

Completar la temida tarea se sintió como un gran peso levantado de mis hombros.

Completing the dreaded task is the first step towards feeling accomplished.

Completar la temida tarea es el primer paso hacia sentirse realizado.

He postponed the dreaded task of writing his thesis until the last minute.

Él pospuso la temida tarea de escribir su tesis hasta el último momento.

I finally finished that dreaded task, and now I can relax.

Finalmente terminé esa temida tarea, y ahora puedo relajarme.

Facing the dreaded task, I took a deep breath and started working.

Enfrentando la temida tarea, respiré hondo y comencé a trabajar.

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