CultureJuly 8, 2026

dread

/drɛd/

Definition

A strong, pervasive feeling of fear, anxiety, or apprehension about something unpleasant that is about to happen.

Etymology

Originating from the Old English 'drǣdan' (to fear), it shares roots with Germanic terms for being terrified or concerned. Over time, it evolved from an active state of fearing to its modern noun usage denoting a persistent state of anxiety.

In the news

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