dreadful
Cross references: 1. fearful 1. dread.ful \'dred-f*l\ \-f(*-)le-\ \-f*l-n*s\ aj 1a: inspiring dread : FRIGHTENING 1b: inspiring awe or reverence 2: extremely distasteful, unpleasant, or shocking 3: EXTREME {~ disorder} - dread.ful.ly av 2. dreadful n : a cheap and sensational story or periodical