CEFR B2

awfulness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking.

Examples

The awfulness of the smell made us leave the room.
He couldn't believe the awfulness of the situation he was in.

Synonyms: terribleness, dreadfulness, horribleness, atrociousness

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awfulness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːfəlnəs/

Definition

The quality of being extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking.

Examples

The awfulness of the smell made us leave the room.
He couldn't believe the awfulness of the situation he was in.

How to Use awfulness

awfulness of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is causing the badness or unpleasantness. — "The awfulness of the smell filled the entire house."

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