100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "dread"

Definition

Dread is a verb that means to anticipate with great apprehension or fear, often regarding something that one considers unpleasant or threatening.

Synonyms

• Fear
• Apprehend
• Anticipate
• Worry
• Trepidate

Antonyms

• Welcome
• Embrace
• Rejoice
• Celebrate
• Relish

Examples

1. I dread the thought of giving a speech in front of a large crowd.
2. She dreads the arrival of her final exam results.
3. He dreads going to the dentist every six months.
4. They dread the long winter nights ahead.
5. I always dread the sound of my alarm clock in the morning.
6. She dreads having to confront her boss about the pay raise.
7. He dreads the possibility of losing his job.
8. We dread the idea of moving to a new city.
9. The children dread the end of summer vacation.
10. I dread the thought of speaking in public.
11. She dreads the moment she has to say goodbye.
12. He dreads the thought of being alone during the holidays.
13. They dread the annual family reunion.
14. I dread the chaos that comes with planning a wedding.
15. She dreads the rainy season because of the floods.
16. He dreads the return of his ex-girlfriend.
17. We dread the inevitable tests at school.
18. I dread the idea of having to move again.
19. She dreads the long meetings that seem to go nowhere.
20. He dreads the responsibility of being a parent.
21. They dread the yearly performance reviews.
22. I dread the thought of getting older.
23. She dreads visiting her in-laws.
24. He dreads the noise of the traffic outside.
25. We dread the looming deadlines at work.
26. I dread the moment when I have to make a tough decision.
27. She dreads the awkward silence during conversations.
28. He dreads the upcoming surgery.
29. They dread the winter months without sunlight.
30. I dread the thought of being stuck in traffic.
31. She dreads the idea of failing her driving test.
32. He dreads the consequences of his actions.
33. We dread the possibility of a recession.
34. I dread the confrontation with my neighbor.
35. She dreads having to explain her choices to her parents.
36. He dreads attending social gatherings.
37. They dread the thought of their favorite show being canceled.
38. I dread the pressure of public expectations.
39. She dreads the idea of her children growing up.
40. He dreads seeing the doctor for his check-up.
41. We dread the thought of packing for a long trip.
42. I dread the maintenance that comes with owning a house.
43. She dreads getting lost in a new city.
44. He dreads the idea of having to start over in life.
45. They dread the uncertainty that comes with change.
46. I dread the long hours of studying ahead.
47. She dreads the thought of disappointing her friends.
48. He dreads the results of the job interview.
49. We dread the end of a good movie.
50. I dread the sound of thunder during a storm.
51. She dreads the thought of her childhood home being sold.
52. He dreads the prospect of retirement.
53. They dread the impact of climate change on their lives.
54. I dread the possibility of facing my fears.
55. She dreads the idea of losing touch with friends.
56. He dreads having to deal with difficult customers.
57. We dread the thought of an unexpected expense.
58. I dread the tension during family gatherings.
59. She dreads the thought of failing to meet her goals.
60. He dreads the consequences of his reckless behavior.
61. They dread the thought of saying goodbye to loved ones.
62. I dread the idea of moving away from home.
63. She dreads the chaos of the holiday season.
64. He dreads the thought of being in debt.
65. We dread the challenges that come with adulthood.
66. I dread the pressure of living up to expectations.
67. She dreads the thought of being misunderstood.
68. He dreads the fear of rejection.
69. They dread the unpredictability of the weather.
70. I dread having to wake up early for work.
71. She dreads the thought of being judged by others.
72. He dreads the idea of facing his mistakes.
73. We dread the thought of being unprepared for an event.
74. I dread the possibility of losing a loved one.
75. She dreads the thought of being alone in a crowd.
76. He dreads the complications of relationships.
77. They dread the stress of moving to a new place.
78. I dread the thought of disappointing my parents.
79. She dreads the idea of her secrets being exposed.
80. He dreads the feeling of being stuck in a rut.
81. We dread the potential for conflicts during discussions.
82. I dread the thought of being unprepared for a test.
83. She dreads the prospect of having to start over.
84. He dreads the thought of facing his fears head-on.
85. They dread the reality of impending deadlines.
86. I dread the thought of losing my job.
87. She dreads the idea of having to move away from friends.
88. He dreads the complications that come with fame.
89. We dread the possibility of being misunderstood.
90. I dread the thought of facing my biggest fear.
91. She dreads the idea of having to say goodbye to her childhood home.
92. He dreads the potential for failure in his endeavors.
93. They dread the thought of their plans falling through.
94. I dread the moment when I have to leave my comfort zone.
95. She dreads the uncertainty that comes with new beginnings.
96. He dreads the thought of being forgotten.
97. We dread the challenges that lie ahead.
98. I dread the thought of being judged for my choices.
99. She dreads the idea of having to confront the truth.
100. He dreads the thought of being caught off guard.