night
mare
1
a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream
- The horror movie I watched last night gave me nightmares.
- Last night, I had a nightmare about being chased by monsters through a dark forest.
- She woke up in a cold sweat after experiencing a terrifying nightmare about falling from a skyscraper.
- My recurring nightmare involves being trapped in a never-ending maze with no way out.
- As a child, I used to have nightmares about being abandoned in a haunted house.
2
a situation or experience that is extremely unpleasant, difficult, or challenging
- Losing her passport abroad turned into a complete nightmare.
- The traffic jam was a nightmare, making him late for work.
- The power outage during the storm created a nightmare for the residents.
- His first day at the new job was a nightmare filled with technical issues.
- The travel delays made their journey an absolute nightmare.
Synonyms:
3
a person or thing that is difficult, unpleasant, or causes trouble