Answer:

dreaded

Answer	Crossword Clue
DREADED	Greatly feared
DREADED	Was loath to experience
DREADED	Didn't look forward to

DREADED	Trembled at
DREADED	Had fears
DREADED	Did not want to do
DREADED	Feared greatly
DREADED	Couldn't endure
DREADED	Feared.
DREADED	Feared greatly.
DREADED	Greatly feared.

DREADED	Regarded with apprehension.
DREADED	Was apprehensive.
DREADED	Was apprehensive of.
DREADED	Feared
DREADED	Awaited fearfully
DREADED	Awesome
DREADED	Inspiring awe
DREADED	Formidable

DREADED	Causing fear and trembling
DREADED	Was terrified by
DREADED	Like a bugbear
DREADED	Like calls from bill collectors, typically
DREADED	Fear-inducing