dread the thought

Frequency: 7.09.3 per million words

To feel extreme reluctance and fear about a potential future event.

thoughtVERB + thought

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Examples (10)

  • I dread the thought of returning to work after the long holiday weekend.
  • She dreads the thought of having to give a presentation to the entire company.
  • They all dreaded the thought of facing another harsh winter without proper heating.
  • We dread the thought that our children might leave home soon.
  • He truly dreads the thought of public speaking, even in small groups.
  • Many students dread the thought of final exams, despite preparing for months.
  • The team dreaded the thought of losing the championship match.
  • I can't even dread the thought of moving house again; it's too much work.
  • She will always dread the thought of that day, even years later.
  • Do you ever dread the thought of growing old and being alone?