awful
adjective
extremely bad; unpleasant; ugly.
awfulness
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a word derived from
awful.
Example Sentences
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No bear market or economic downturn came close to the awfulness of the Great Crash and the Depression, after all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
“At all times, there’s like a giant ocean of awfulness, that’s like right there and I can see it,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 6, 2026
Asked how she was feeling, Plaza said "I think I'm OK" before likening grief to a "giant ocean of awfulness".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
Despite Hank’s awfulness, he has a pathetic poignance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
I just wish you didn't have to deal with that extra layer of awfulness.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
