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Terrible

/ˈtɛr.ə.bəl/adjective
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Terrible describes something that inspires fear, awe, or extreme distress, often evoking a sense of overwhelming negativity. In modern usage, it's frequently dialed up for emphasis to mean simply awful or disappointing, turning it into a go-to word for hyperbolic complaints in everyday chatter.

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