God-awful — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /gäd-ˈȯ-fəl/ god-aw·ful

Meaning & Definition of God-awful

God-awful (adjective)

  1. extremely unpleasant or disagreeable, abominable

God-awful (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in horrid, awful

    similar: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly (slang), gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous, bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasant, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky, aggravating, annoying, galling, irritating, vexing, crappy (slang), cruddy, crummy, lousy, miserable, sucky (slang), wretched
    opposite: agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome, delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for God-awful

The most common words with a similar meaning to God-awful:

Slang: gnarly, crappy, sucky
abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for God-awful

Words with the opposite meaning of God-awful:

agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome, delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Origin & Etymology of God-awful

goddamned + awful

First known use: 1877

Frequently Asked Questions about God-awful

What does "God-awful" mean?

"God-awful" means extremely unpleasant or disagreeable, abominable. As an adjective, it is defined as: extremely unpleasant or disagreeable, abominable.

What is another word for "God-awful"?

Other words for "God-awful" include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting and dreadful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "God-awful" you intend.

What are different ways to say "God-awful"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "God-awful". Common alternatives include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul and ghastly.

What is a slang word for "God-awful"?

Slang words for "God-awful" include gnarly, crappy and sucky.

What is the opposite of "God-awful"?

Antonyms of "God-awful" include agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable and pleasant.

Is "God-awful" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"God-awful" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "God-awful"?

"God-awful" is pronounced /gäd-ˈȯ-fəl/ and divided into syllables as god-aw·ful.

What is the origin of the word "God-awful"?

"God-awful" comes from goddamned + awful. First known use: 1877.