feared or looked forward to with apprehension

डरावना

English Usage: The dreaded exam was finally here.

Hindi Usage: वह डरावनी परीक्षा आखिरकार आ गई।

to feel a strong fear or anxiety about something

डरना

English Usage: She dreaded the thought of speaking in public.

Hindi Usage: उसे जनता के सामने बोलने का विचार डराता था।

a strong fear or apprehension

डर

English Usage: There was a sense of dread in the air before the storm.

Hindi Usage: तूफान से पहले हवा में एक डर का अहसास था।