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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dreading

/ˈdrɛdɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does dreading mean?

verb

feeling anxious or apprehensive about something that is going to happen; to feel a sense of impending doom or fear.

Example

"I've been dreading this meeting all day, hoping it will be over quickly."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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