English · Emotions & Feelings
dread
dred
[dred]
great fear of something coming
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A strong fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
Example
She felt dread before the dentist appointment.
She felt dread before the dentist appointment.
Etymology
From Old English 'adraedan' meaning 'to fear greatly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names anxious fear of a future event.