dread

noun
UK: /dred/
US: /dred/

  1. A feeling of great fear or anxiety about something that might happen in the future.

    1. I dread going to the dentist.
    2. The thought of failing the exam filled him with dread.

Synonyms

fear terror anxiety apprehension awe horror
dread verb

  1. To anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

    1. I dread going back to work.
    2. She dreaded the moment she would have to tell him the truth.

  2. To be very afraid of something; to be reluctant to do or experience something.

    1. He dreads getting old.
    2. Many people dread the idea of public speaking, experiencing intense anxiety.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dread" is /dred/ in British English and /dred/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dread": fear, terror, anxiety, apprehension, awe, horror.

Example usage of "dread": "I dread going to the dentist.". More examples on the page.