Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Dreading.
Dreading - as a noun
Fearful expectation or anticipation
Example: "The student looked around the examination room with apprehension"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehension19apprehensivenessHypernyms (Closely Related)
fear7fearfulness17fright13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Dreading - as an adjective satellite
Causing fear or dread or terror
Example: "The awful war"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awful11dire5direful11dreaded10dreadful13fearful13fearsome13frightening19horrendous14horrific16terrible10Example Sentences
"I am dreading the upcoming exam."
"She was dreading her first day at a new school."
"The dreading feeling of failure consumed him."
"The dreading anticipation of the dentist appointment grew stronger."
"They were dreading the long and tiring journey ahead."
Word Game Points
Is DREADING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dreading is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DREADING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DREADING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dreading is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDREADING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DREADING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dreading is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDREADING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
