dreadful ordeal

Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words

a very unpleasant or shocking ordeal

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Examples (10)

  • The long journey proved to be a dreadful ordeal for the sick passenger.
  • After the accident, recovering from the injuries was a truly dreadful ordeal.
  • For many, losing a job can be a dreadful ordeal, impacting every aspect of life.
  • She had to endure the dreadful ordeal of testifying in court against her abuser.
  • The survivors recounted their dreadful ordeal in the wilderness.
  • Waiting for the test results felt like a dreadful ordeal.
  • The family went through a dreadful ordeal during the natural disaster.
  • It was a dreadful ordeal for him to speak about his past trauma.
  • Despite the dreadful ordeal, they emerged stronger and more resilient.
  • Nobody should ever have to face such a dreadful ordeal.