bad dream

noun
UK: /ˌbæd ˈdriːm/
US: /ˌbæd ˈdriːm/

  1. A frightening or unpleasant dream.

    1. I had a bad dream last night, I couldn't sleep after that. [ ] [ ]
    2. The child woke up crying after having a terrible bad dream about monsters. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very unpleasant or worrying experience or situation.

    1. The project quickly turned into a bad dream, with costs spiraling. [ ] [ ]
    2. For many families, job loss can feel like a bad dream from which they cannot awaken. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nightmare

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bad dream" in English means: A frightening or unpleasant dream., A very unpleasant or worrying experience or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "bad dream" is /ˌbæd ˈdriːm/ in British English and /ˌbæd ˈdriːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bad dream": nightmare.

Example usage of "bad dream": "I had a bad dream last night, I couldn't sleep after that.". More examples on the page.