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Meaning of nightmarish
The primary meaning of the word "nightmarish" is related to something that is extremely bad, frightening, or unpleasant, reminiscent of a nightmare.
Etymology of nightmarish
The word "nightmarish" is derived from "nightmare," which has its roots in Old English "niht" (night) and "mærel" or "mære" (an evil spirit or goblin), with the suffix "-ish" added to form an adjective describing something that resembles or feels like a nightmare.
Synonyms
terrifying
frightening
horrific
awful
dreadful
fearsome
intimidating
unsettling
disturbing
alarming
shocking
ghastly
gruesome
macabre
eerie
spooky
haunting
chilling
blood-curdling
hair-raising
spine-tingling
petrifying
traumatizing
tormenting
agonizing
excruciating
unbearable
unendurable
insufferable
appalling
repulsive
revolting
abhorrent
detestable
loathsome
odious
repellent
repugnant
Definitions
- Giving a feeling of great fear, anxiety, or worry, like a nightmare
- * Extremely bad or unpleasant, like something in a nightmare
Usage Examples
- The nightmarish scene of the accident haunted her for years.
- * The nightmarish conditions in the refugee camp made it difficult for aid workers to operate.
- * The movie's nightmarish plot kept me on the edge of my seat.