terribleness
- a word derived from terrible.
Example Sentences
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Maybe for those under 30, the terribleness of everything also plays a role.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
“We live in this world of unguarded terribleness and unguarded cruelty,” he said.
From Salon • Nov. 29, 2023
If you want to delve into a cinematic exploration of the meaninglessness of life, the terribleness of humanity, and the loss of fingers, may I recommend “The Banshees of Inisherin.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2023
Distracting us from impeachment proceedings has been the all-around terribleness of Tom Hooper’s film version of Broadway’s now-and-forever show “Cats,” which features an array of creepily anthropomorphized felines.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2019
Frazier says it was all destroyed, and this destruction evidences the terribleness of our capturers.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
