Aweful vs. Awful: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 21, 2023
"Aweful" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "awful," which denotes something very bad or unpleasant.
Which is correct: Aweful or Awful
How to spell Awful?
Aweful is Incorrect
Awful is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "awful" is full of "aw" but not "e."
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Think of "awful" as an "aw" sound followed by "ful."
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Visualize someone saying "aw" when seeing something bad, followed by "ful" for the full effect.
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Associate "awful" with negative events or things.
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Use mnemonic: "An Awful Waffle," remembering there's no "e" in either word.
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Aweful and Awful Definitions
Awful
It can describe something regrettable or unfortunate.
It's awful that the event got canceled.
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Awful
"Awful" means extremely bad or unpleasant.
The weather outside is awful.
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Oct 28, 2023
Awful
"Awful" refers to inspiring fear or awe.
The power of the storm was awful to behold.
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Oct 28, 2023
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Awful
Commanding awe
"this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath" (Herman Melville).
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Awful
Very bad.
My socks smell awful.
We saw such an awful film last night that we left the theater before the end.
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Awful
Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
An awful bonnet
I have learnt an awful amount today.
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Awful
Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
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Awful
Very, extremely.
That's an awful big house.
She seemed awful nice when I met her yesterday.
He was blubbering away something awful.
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Awful
Oppressing with fear or horror; appalling; terrible; as, an awful scene.
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Awful
Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence, or with fear and admiration; fitted to inspire reverential fear; profoundly impressive.
Heaven's awful Monarch.
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Awful
Struck or filled with awe; terror-stricken.
A weak and awful reverence for antiquity.
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Awful
Worshipful; reverential; law-abiding.
Thrust from the company of awful men.
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Awful
Frightful; exceedingly bad; great; - applied intensively; as, an awful bonnet; an awful boaster.
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Awful
Exceptionally bad or displeasing;
Atrocious taste
Abominable workmanship
An awful voice
Dreadful manners
A painful performance
Terrible handwriting
An unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
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Awful
Causing fear or dread or terror;
The awful war
An awful risk
Dire news
A career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
The dread presence of the headmaster
Polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
A dreadful storm
A fearful howling
Horrendous explosions shook the city
A terrible curse
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Awful
Offensive or even (of persons) malicious;
In a nasty mood
A nasty accident
A nasty shock
A nasty smell
A nasty trick to pull
Will he say nasty things at my funeral?
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Awful
Inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence;
Awed by the silence
Awful worshippers with bowed heads
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Awful
Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder;
New York is an amazing city
The Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight
The awesome complexity of the universe
This sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath
Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent
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Awful
"Awful" might mean deserving of or causing horror or disgust.
The crime scene was an awful sight.
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FAQs
Why is it called Awful?
Historically, "awful" meant "full of awe," but its meaning has evolved to denote something negative or bad.
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Which vowel is used before Awful?
Typically, the article "an" is used before "awful."
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What is the plural form of Awful?
"Awful" is an adjective and doesn't have a standard plural form.
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What is the root word of Awful?
The root word is "awe" with the suffix "-ful."
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Which conjunction is used with Awful?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence.
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Which preposition is used with Awful?
Various prepositions like "in," "of," or "about" can be used, depending on the context.
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Is Awful a vowel or consonant?
"Awful" is a word, containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is Awful a negative or positive word?
Typically negative, but it can be used in positive contexts for emphasis.
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Is the Awful term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used metaphorically in certain contexts.
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Which determiner is used with Awful?
"This" or "that" can be used, e.g., "this awful weather."
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What is the first form of Awful?
As an adjective, "awful" doesn't have verb forms.
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How is Awful used in a sentence?
"The movie was so awful that I left halfway through."
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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