Awful
Awful adjective - Extremely unsatisfactory.
Usage example: I can't believe I spent good money to see that movie—it was awful
Nearby Word: awfully
Wonderful
Wonderful adjective - Of the very best kind.
Usage example: that bakery makes wonderful cannoli
Both words in one sentence
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The second book deals with two Tendu visiting Earth and finding it bizarre, wonderful and awful in turns.
Source: Humans Through Alien Eyes - It's wonderful, but that's awful because you feel every blow to Wally's emotions, but it finishes off sweetly so all is well.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Young Justice - Kilroy and Axel's father are awful people but they are wonderful at their jobs.
Source: Theatre / Don't Drink the Water
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