Synonyms of nightmare

nightmare 1 of 2

noun

as in agony

a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness

that 20-page exam was a nightmare

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agony
• misery
• horror
• torture
• torment
• hell
• curse
• murder
• ordeal
• tragedy
• misfortune
• calamity
• Gehenna
• cross
• trial
• tribulation
• affliction
• thorn
• drag
• calvary
• gall
• bummer
• downer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heaven
• pleasure
• joy
• fun
• paradise
• entertainment
• delight
• recreation
• diversion
• riot
• picnic
• lark

nightmare

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adjective

as in horrific

extremely disturbing or repellent

survivors of a nuclear holocaust would surely face a nightmare existence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• horrific
• gruesome
• shocking
• horrible
• terrible
• frightening
• horrifying
• terrifying
• nightmarish
• terrific
• dreadful
• awful
• hideous
• scary
• appalling
• horrid
• sickening
• ghastly
• grisly
• macabre
• horrendous
• monstrous
• frightful
• atrocious
• disgusting
• lurid
• fearful
• alarming
• grewsome
• ugly
• dire
• formidable
• grotesque
• obscene
• loathsome
• intimidating
• revolting
• offensive
• fearsome
• repulsive
• unspeakable
• evil
• direful
• disagreeable
• deplorable
• abhorrent
• abominable
• obnoxious
• repugnant
• forbidding
• gut-wrenching
• heinous
• odious
• redoubtable
• nauseating
• bloodcurdling
• vile
• distasteful
• hair-raising
• heart-stopping
• noxious
• noisome
• unsightly
• foul

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasant
• delightful
• attractive
• welcome
• enjoyable
• satisfying
• delicious
• appealing
• pleasurable
• agreeable
• enticing
• pleasing
• delectable
• inviting
• comforting
• soothing
• cheering

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