2syllables
dreaded
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dreaded is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dreaded is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdreaded
1verb
- To fear greatly.
- To anticipate with fear.
Example: "I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life."
- To be in dread, or great fear.
- To style (the hair) into dreadlocks.
1adjective
- Causing fear, dread or terror.
Example: "I have got the dreaded flu."
- Wearing dreadlocks.
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