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What Does Terrible Mean?

Adjective

  • Very bad or unpleasant.
  • Causing fear or alarm.
  • Extreme or intense in a bad way.
  • Not good at all; really not nice.

Adverb

  • In a very bad way.

Terrible — Full Explanation

Terrible means something that is very bad or makes you feel sad. For example, if it rains on a day you wanted to play outside, that can feel terrible.

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Terrible Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
भयानक

bhayanak

बुरा

bura

खराब

kharab

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Frequently Asked Questions About Terrible

What does 'terrible' mean?
The word 'terrible' means something that is very bad or causes a lot of fear or sadness.
How do you pronounce 'terrible'?
You pronounce 'terrible' like this: 'ter-uh-buhl'.
What is the origin of the word 'terrible'?
The word 'terrible' comes from the Latin word 'terribilis', which means 'frightening' or 'causing fear'.
What is the meaning of 'terrible' in Bengali?
The word 'terrible' in Bengali is 'ভয়ঙ্কর' (Bhoyônkôr).