Awful and Bearable

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Awful adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

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Bearable is an antonym for awful.

Nearby Word: awfully

Bearable adjective - Capable of being endured.

Usage example: the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable

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Awful is an antonym for bearable.

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