Meaning of the word "be dreadful" in English

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be dreadful

US /bi ˈdrɛdfəl/
UK /bi ˈdrɛdfəl/

Idiom

to be very bad or unpleasant

Example:
The weather today is going to be dreadful.
His performance on stage was absolutely dreadful.