Awful
Adjective
UK
aw-fuhl
US
ah-fuhl
Definition
Very bad or unpleasant.
Example
"The storm last night was awful."
"He felt awful after making a big mistake at work."
"This milk smells awful—I think it’s gone bad."
Explanation
“Awful” is used to describe something that is very unpleasant, bad, or upsetting. If you had an awful day, something went wrong. It can also express strong feelings like sadness or fear. Sometimes, it’s used for emphasis (like “awful lot”) in casual speech.