Comparative for extremely unpleasant in nature
“I'm not eating any of that. It looks and smells awful!”
Comparative for extremely unsatisfactory or poor in quality
“The film's plot was so awful that we walked out of the cinema without having any care for the ending.”
Comparative for causing fear, dread or alarm
“I'm afraid I have some awful news about the state of the company's finances.”
Comparative for not in good health
“I ate some stale meat and now I feel awful.”
Comparative for denoted by feelings of guilt or remorse
“I felt awful for being so angry with him.”
(archaic) Comparative for inspiring reverential wonder
“We hiked through the wilderness to experience the awful and majestic sights of nature.”
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