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UK//wɒt'd biː səʊ ˈɔːfəl əˈbaʊt ðæt//US//wɑtʃd bi so ˈɔfəl əˈbaʊt ðæt//

Meaning of What'd be so awful about that

Questioning what is negative or wrong about a proposed idea.

In simple words: What is bad about that?

What'd be so awful about that in a sentence

  • What'd be so awful about that if we tried it once?
  • Honestly, what'd be so awful about that plan?
  • I'm curious, what'd be so awful about going to the beach today?
  • What'd be so awful about sharing our ideas?
  • If you think about it, what'd be so awful about choosing online classes?

How to use What'd be so awful about that

Used in casual conversation, often to question the negativity of a situation or suggestion. Not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'What'd' as 'What did' - you are asking about a past idea.

Related words

Collocations with What'd be so awful about that

  • What'd be so great about
  • What'd be so funny about
  • What'd be so important about

Synonyms for What'd be so awful about that

  • What's wrong with that?
  • What’s bad about that?
  • Why is that awful?
  • What’s the problem with that?
  • What’s the issue?

Common mistakes with What'd be so awful about that

  • Confusing with 'What's so awful about that?' which is more common
  • Using in overly formal settings where a simpler expression would be better

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Frequently asked questions about What'd be so awful about that

What does What'd be so awful about that mean?

What is bad about that?

What is the definition of What'd be so awful about that?

Questioning what is negative or wrong about a proposed idea.

How do you use What'd be so awful about that in a sentence?

What'd be so awful about that if we tried it once?

Can you give another example of What'd be so awful about that?

Honestly, what'd be so awful about that plan?

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Common alternatives include What's wrong with that?, What’s bad about that?, Why is that awful?, What’s the problem with that?, What’s the issue?.

What words go with What'd be so awful about that?

It commonly pairs with What'd be so great about, What'd be so funny about, What'd be so important about.

What are common mistakes when using What'd be so awful about that?

Confusing with 'What's so awful about that?' which is more common Using in overly formal settings where a simpler expression would be better

How do you pronounce What'd be so awful about that?

US: //wɑtʃd bi so ˈɔfəl əˈbaʊt ðæt//, UK: //wɒt'd biː səʊ ˈɔːfəl əˈbaʊt ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What'd be so awful about that formal or informal?

"What'd be so awful about that" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What'd be so awful about that?

Used in casual conversation, often to question the negativity of a situation or suggestion. Not suitable for formal writing.