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Definition dreaded in American English

dreaded adjective

adjective
/ˈdredəd/
Example

He would have to deal with questions from his dreaded father-in-law.

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1.1

used about someone or something that annoys you or makes you embarrassed

Example

the dreaded family photos

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Definition dreaded in American English