Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Terrible”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Terrible
Terrible is the singular noun form. Terribles is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Very bad or causing fear or worry.
Why is the Plural of Terrible “terribles”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Terrible
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: terrible → terribles
How to Remember the Plural of Terrible
Just add -s to “terrible” to make “terribles”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Terrible
See terrible and terribles used in real sentences side by side.
- The food at that restaurant was terrible. A2
- She had a terrible accident that left her in hospital. A2
- The terrible consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Terrible
Wrong: This is a terrible of weather.
Correct: This is terrible weather.
Adjective does not use 'of'; place before noun directly.
How to Pronounce Terrible and Terribles
Stress on first syllable: TER-uh-bul. The middle 'a' is the schwa sound.
Origin and Etymology of Terrible
From Latin 'terribilis' meaning causing dread or fear.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Terrible
What is the plural of “terrible”?
The plural of “terrible” is “terribles”.
Is “terribles” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.