terrible
Translation
very bad, awful, dreadful
Examples
The weather was terrible yesterday.
The weather was terrible yesterday.
He is a terrible singer.
He is a terrible singer.
I had a terrible dream last night.
I had a terrible dream last night.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) very bad or unpleasant It was a terrible mistake.
((at sth.)) very bad at doing something She is terrible at cooking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: awful, dreadful, horrible; Antonyms: wonderful, excellent, great
Etymology
From Latin 'terrere' meaning 'to frighten'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds like 'terror', which helps remember its meaning of 'frightening' or 'very bad'.