Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something causing a strong sense of dislike or fear.
Awful
/ˈɔːfʊl/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
That movie was awful.The weather was awful during our holiday.
Etymology:
The word "awful" originates from the Old English egefull, meaning full of awe, with ege related to awe and full meaning full. Over time, the sense evolved from inspiring awe to causing dread or horror, eventually becoming more negative.
Usage Statistics:
26 mentions per 1 million words 
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