Terrible
adjective
Very bad or unpleasant.
He made a terrible mistake.
Often appears as...
- terrible mistake
- terrible experience
adjective
Causing or likely to cause fear or dread.
The storm was terrible, with strong winds and lightning.
Often appears as...
- terrible storm
- terrible nightmare
adjective
Very serious or severe.
He suffered a terrible injury in the accident.
Often appears as...
- terrible injury
- terrible pain
adjective
Very great in amount or degree.
This work requires terrible effort.
Often appears as...
- terrible effort
- terrible pressure
adjective
Very bad or unpleasant.
He made a terrible mistake.
Often appears as...
- terrible mistake
- terrible experience
adjective
Causing or likely to cause fear or dread.
The storm was terrible, with strong winds and lightning.
Often appears as...
- terrible storm
- terrible nightmare
adjective
Very serious or severe.
He suffered a terrible injury in the accident.
Often appears as...
- terrible injury
- terrible pain
adjective
Very great in amount or degree.
This work requires terrible effort.
Often appears as...
- terrible effort
- terrible pressure
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Emphasis
Emphasizes a strong negative opinion about a situation or action.
Their meal was terrible; they complained to the manager.
Pro Tip 2/2Casual Expression
Often used informally to show disapproval or disappointment.
I felt terrible after missing the winning shot.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Emphasis
Emphasizes a strong negative opinion about a situation or action.
Their meal was terrible; they complained to the manager.
Pro Tip 2/2Casual Expression
Often used informally to show disapproval or disappointment.
I felt terrible after missing the winning shot.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Emphasis
Emphasizes a strong negative opinion about a situation or action.
Their meal was terrible; they complained to the manager.
Pro Tip 2/2Casual Expression
Often used informally to show disapproval or disappointment.
I felt terrible after missing the winning shot.
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What is fat? - George...
which you've probably never heard of. The one of the right is called TRANS, and you probably have heard of trans fats before. They don't go rancid, they're more stable during deep frying, and they can change the texture of foods in ways that other fats just can't. They're also terrible for your health, by far worse than saturated fat,
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This New Zealand Couple...
letters low cup and the queen's service medal the highest of praise that's for you joke for their services then till the end of their days so thank you we say to faye and joe gok for their love of the kumara our most precious crop it's terrible what's happening in syria we feel sorry for those people we're
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The deadly irony of...
From there, engineers and military inventors created all kinds of destructive weapons. From bombs to guns to cannons, gunpowder left its mark on the world in some pretty terrible ways, in contrast to the beautiful marks it can leave in the air. So, how does black powder propel
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The scientific origins...
to the lava that followed many of Hawaii's worst earthquakes. The lava on Hawaii is made of basalt, which once cooled, is highly fertile. Within a couple of decades of terrible eruptions, Islanders would have seen vibrant green life thriving on new peninsulas made of lava.
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How do dogs "see" with...
Have you ever wondered how your dog experiences the world? Here's what she sees. Not terribly interesting. But what she smells, that's a totally different story. And it begins at her wonderfully developed nose. As your dog catches the first hints of fresh air,
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Questions No One Knows...
Why do so many innocent people and animals suffer terrible things? Is there really a plan for my life? Is the future yet to be written, or is it already written and we just can't see it? But then, do I have free will? I mean, who am I anyway?
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Do Rhinos Eat People? PIPE...
And so those two things kind of make up for the fact that they have terrible eyesight. Right. Why do rhinos charge? So they charge, usually it's kind of a sign of aggression. So in the wild, they would charge to maybe protect a young calf.
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Rethinking infidelity...
but the other is the essential, important act of expressing guilt and remorse for hurting his wife. But the truth is that I have noticed that quite a lot of people who have affairs may feel terribly guilty for hurting their partner,
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Why I think inside the...
terribly allergic to bees and afraid of them so I covered it in more resin thinking I would hide it the opposite happened I discovered an optical quality the text was magnified this built me
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The language of lying —...
simple explanations and convoluted phrasing. It just might help you avoid an overvalued stock, an ineffective product, or even a terrible relationship.
Video examples
What is fat? - George...
which you've probably never heard of. The one of the right is called TRANS, and you probably have heard of trans fats before. They don't go rancid, they're more stable during deep frying, and they can change the texture of foods in ways that other fats just can't. They're also terrible for your health, by far worse than saturated fat,
Video examples
This New Zealand Couple...
letters low cup and the queen's service medal the highest of praise that's for you joke for their services then till the end of their days so thank you we say to faye and joe gok for their love of the kumara our most precious crop it's terrible what's happening in syria we feel sorry for those people we're
Video examples
The deadly irony of...
From there, engineers and military inventors created all kinds of destructive weapons. From bombs to guns to cannons, gunpowder left its mark on the world in some pretty terrible ways, in contrast to the beautiful marks it can leave in the air. So, how does black powder propel
Video examples
The scientific origins...
to the lava that followed many of Hawaii's worst earthquakes. The lava on Hawaii is made of basalt, which once cooled, is highly fertile. Within a couple of decades of terrible eruptions, Islanders would have seen vibrant green life thriving on new peninsulas made of lava.
Video examples
How do dogs "see" with...
Have you ever wondered how your dog experiences the world? Here's what she sees. Not terribly interesting. But what she smells, that's a totally different story. And it begins at her wonderfully developed nose. As your dog catches the first hints of fresh air,
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
Why do so many innocent people and animals suffer terrible things? Is there really a plan for my life? Is the future yet to be written, or is it already written and we just can't see it? But then, do I have free will? I mean, who am I anyway?
Video examples
Do Rhinos Eat People? PIPE...
And so those two things kind of make up for the fact that they have terrible eyesight. Right. Why do rhinos charge? So they charge, usually it's kind of a sign of aggression. So in the wild, they would charge to maybe protect a young calf.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
but the other is the essential, important act of expressing guilt and remorse for hurting his wife. But the truth is that I have noticed that quite a lot of people who have affairs may feel terribly guilty for hurting their partner,
Video examples
Why I think inside the...
terribly allergic to bees and afraid of them so I covered it in more resin thinking I would hide it the opposite happened I discovered an optical quality the text was magnified this built me
Video examples
The language of lying —...
simple explanations and convoluted phrasing. It just might help you avoid an overvalued stock, an ineffective product, or even a terrible relationship.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
American Actor
I really don't know what I'm doing... I don't. It's terrible. I go in there and I learn how to be like the character and do the best I can, and that's all I really do.
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Leo Tolstoy
Russian Novelist
War on the other hand is such a terrible thing, that no man, especially a Christian man, has the right to assume the responsibility of starting it.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
There are a terrible lot of lies going about the world, and the worst of it is that half of them are true.
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Kevin Eubanks
American Musician
My love life is like everyone else's - great, and then terrible.
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Jordan Peterson
Canadian Psychologist
Accept the terrible responsibility of life with eyes wide open.
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Wade Barrett
English Actor
I'm not a terribly popular person in life. I can handle that.
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Fabio Quagliarella
Italian Athlete
I've had to deal with terrible things being said about me.
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Julie Bowen
American Actress
I suffer the terrible disease of low self-esteem.
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George H. W. Bush
American President
Every loss of life is terrible.
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Salman Rushdie
Indian Novelist
The world is always terrible.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
American Actor
I really don't know what I'm doing... I don't. It's terrible. I go in there and I learn how to be like the character and do the best I can, and that's all I really do.
Quote examples
Leo Tolstoy
Russian Novelist
War on the other hand is such a terrible thing, that no man, especially a Christian man, has the right to assume the responsibility of starting it.
Quote examples
Winston Churchill
British Statesman
There are a terrible lot of lies going about the world, and the worst of it is that half of them are true.
Quote examples
Kevin Eubanks
American Musician
My love life is like everyone else's - great, and then terrible.
Quote examples
Jordan Peterson
Canadian Psychologist
Accept the terrible responsibility of life with eyes wide open.
Quote examples
Wade Barrett
English Actor
I'm not a terribly popular person in life. I can handle that.
Quote examples
Fabio Quagliarella
Italian Athlete
I've had to deal with terrible things being said about me.
Quote examples
Julie Bowen
American Actress
I suffer the terrible disease of low self-esteem.
Quote examples
George H. W. Bush
American President
Every loss of life is terrible.
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Salman Rushdie
Indian Novelist
The world is always terrible.
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