dreadfully

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreadfully
Adverb
  • The Celtics are doing that and shooting terribly, following up a 25 percent 3-point shooting performance in Game 1 with a 25 percent performance in Game 2.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 8 May 2025
  • Listen to this article 2 min Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce will be getting his steps in after his Game 2 Celtics-Knicks prediction ended terribly for him.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Adverb
  • Local stats show North County roundabouts perform poorly Newsom wants camping bans in every city.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • Things started off poorly for Houck, who allowed a leadoff single and a two-run home run to Gleyber Torres right out of the chute in the bottom of the first.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Adverb
  • Remember, too much of a good thing can turn bad quickly!
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • That started off bad and got better.
    Vulture, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2023
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Dreadfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreadfully. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on dreadfully

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!