Dreadful and Worrying

Dreadful

Dreadful adjective - Causing fear.

Worrying and dreadful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worrying" instead an adjective "Dreadful".

Nearby Words: dread, dreadfully, dreaded, dreading

Worrying

Worrying adjective - Causing distress or worry or anxiety.
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Synonyms for Worrying

Dreadful and worrying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dreadful" instead an adjective "Worrying".

Nearby Words: worry, worried
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