Spell Bee Word: dreaded

Basic Details

Word: Dreaded

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Something that causes fear or anxiety; something that is greatly feared.

Synonyms: Feared, dreaded, alarming

Antonyms: Loved, cherished, welcomed

Idioms and Phrases

1. Dreaded day: Refers to a day that someone is particularly anxious or fearful about. Example: "The dreaded day of the exam finally arrived, and everyone was nervous."
2. Dread the thought: To feel fear or anxiety at the thought of something happening. Example: "I dread the thought of losing my favourite book."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dreaded sound of the alarm clock woke him up far too early in the morning.

Example 2: Many students have a dreaded fear of public speaking, making presentations challenging.

Example 3: As the deadline approached, the dreaded feeling of stress settled in.

Fun Fact

The word "dread" comes from the Old English word "drde," which means to fear or be in awe of something. It has been used for centuries to express deep fear or anxiety about future events.

Famous Quote

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "dreaded" mean?

a) Something that is loved
b) Something that causes fear
c) Something that is exciting
d) Something that is beautiful

Answer: b) Something that causes fear

2. Which of these is a synonym of "dreaded"?

a) Respected
b) Feared
c) Enjoyed
d) Celebrated

Answer: b) Feared

3. What is the opposite of "dreaded"?

a) Feared
b) Dreaded
c) Cherished
d) Alarming

Answer: c) Cherished

4. Which sentence uses "dreaded" correctly?

a) She dreaded the thought of having no more cake.
b) The sun was dreaded and bright.
c) He dreaded running fast in the race.
d) Everyone dreaded the beautiful music.

Answer: a) She dreaded the thought of having no more cake.

5. What does "dread the thought" mean?

a) To think about something enjoyable
b) To feel happy about an event
c) To feel anxious at the idea of something
d) To forget about an idea altogether

Answer: c) To feel anxious at the idea of something