Dreaded (6)
'dreaded' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for awesome that I've seen before include "Excellent (informal)" , "Terrific" , "Overwhelming or dreadful to behold" , "Magnificent, causing fear or wonder" , "Extraordinary" .)
'dreaded' is the definition.
('fear' can be a synonym of 'dread')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for feared that I've seen before include "Was in awe of" , "Was uneasy or apprehensive about" , "Was afraid of" , "Was scared of" , "Was terrified" .)
'dreaded' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for dire that I've seen before include "Fearful" , "Terrible; urgent" , "to speak (13) [FRENCH]" , "Ride in dreadful state" , "Disastrous" .)