Definition

The quality or state of being very bad or unpleasant.

Example

The terribleness of the storm caused many people to evacuate their homes.

Conversation

Have you seen that movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night, and it was pretty bad.

I heard it was filled with terribleness from start to finish.

Definitely! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Terribleness → It is formed from "terrible" (from Latin *terribilis*, meaning causing terror or fear) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "terribleness" refers to the state or quality of being terrible or causing fear.

Memory Tip

Think of 'terrible' as something that causes fear, and '-ness' indicates a state. So, 'terribleness' is the state of being fearsome.

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