Definition
awfulness
noun
- the quality of being extremely bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality
- the quality of inspiring awe or reverence; solemnity
Usage: formal; archaic
Examples
- The awfulness of the movie made everyone leave early.
- She couldn’t believe the awfulness of the weather during their vacation.
- The awfulness of his cooking was legendary among his friends.
- The report detailed the awfulness of conditions in the refugee camp.
- They were struck by the awfulness of the cathedral’s interior.
- The awfulness of the moment left everyone speechless.