awful

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

used as intensifiers

“I'm awful sorry”

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

“awful worshippers with bowed heads”

causing fear or dread or terror

“the awful war”

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

“this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath”

extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact

exceptionally bad or displeasing

“an awful voice”