Meaning & use
dreaded
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regarded with great fear or anxiety.
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The dreaded final exam was only two days away.
She finally faced her dreaded fear of public speaking.
A note on using this word
Often used with a hint of exaggeration in casual speech, as in 'the dreaded Monday morning meeting.'
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Words with an opposite meaning
welcomed
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