The meaning of AWFUL is extremely disagreeable or objectionable. How to use awful in a sentence. Using Awful as an Adjective and Adverb: Usage Guide

The weather was awful the whole time – cold and wet. Fox TV has canceled the truly awful sitcom "Monty" after a short tryout. Awful also means very great or large :

Synonyms for AWFUL: horrible, ugly, disgusting, hideous, sickening, dreadful, shocking, obscene; Antonyms of AWFUL: acceptable, innocuous, pleasant, desirable, delightful, nice, attractive, delicious

Describe something that is exceptionally bad as awful, but be careful: Saying your mom's cooking is awful may be truthful, but it's also likely to get you a frying pan upside the head. In addition to meaning exceptionally bad, the adjective awful can also …

awful (rather informal) very bad or unpleasant; used to describe something that you do not like or that makes you feel depressed, ill, guilty or disapproving: That’s an awful colour. The weather last summer was awful.

If you say that someone or something is awful, you dislike that person or thing or you think that they are not very good. We met and I thought he was awful. I couldn't stand London!

If you say that someone or something is awful, you dislike that person or thing or you think that they are not very good.