Synonyms for awful

Other words for “awful”, grouped by meaning.

We found 34 synonyms for “awful”. The most common are atrocious, abominable, dreadful, painful, terrible.

adjective exceptionally bad or displeasing

Similarbad

adjective causing fear or dread or terror

adjective offensive or even (of persons) malicious

Synonymsnasty

adjective inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

Synonymsawed

adjective extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact

adjective inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

adverb used as intensifiers

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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