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I felt terrible vs I feel terrible

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I felt terrible' is used to describe a past feeling, while 'I feel terrible' is used to describe a current feeling. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about a feeling you had in the past or one you are currently experiencing.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 5789 views

I felt terrible

This phrase is correct when describing a past feeling.

This phrase is used to express a feeling that you experienced in the past. It indicates that at a specific time in the past, you felt terrible.

Examples:

Yesterday, I felt terrible after hearing the bad news.
When I woke up this morning, I felt terrible about what had happened the day before.

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Believe me, I felt terrible.
You did look so sad yesterday, and I felt terrible.
I was trying to protect Julie from the burden of my mother and because I felt terrible about leaving her there.
I felt terrible about what we were doing, but I didn't know how to stop it.
I felt terrible, max.
When I heard what happened to Barry, I felt terrible about turning him away.
And of course, afterwards I felt terrible... just as you said I would.
And I felt terrible, but he didn't get mad because he knows his fuzzy back is one of the things I love about him.
I felt terrible, and that's why I went for a drink.
Homie, I felt terrible when you said I felt stuck with you.
And then I felt terrible Because I realized it was just my jealousy That she could fill a mall with her adoring fans.
I felt terrible about scaring them the way I did.
Last time I felt terrible for a week.
At least I felt terrible for what I did.
I'm sorry. I felt terrible lying to you.
It's Mom! I felt terrible when I heard about your money troubles.
As his daughter, I felt terrible about this
I felt terrible having to ask him for the money
I didn't tell you that I slapped her back because I felt terrible about it.
Well, before I get to that, I want to apologize for never calling you back. I felt terrible about it.

Alternatives:

I was feeling terrible
I had felt terrible
I was terrible
I had a terrible feeling
I was in a terrible state

I feel terrible

This phrase is correct when describing a current feeling.

This phrase is used to express a feeling that you are currently experiencing. It indicates that at the present moment, you feel terrible.

Examples:

I feel terrible about missing the deadline.
I feel terrible when I see others suffering.

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I feel terrible encouraging Lauren to invite her mother.
I've become involved with Helen Sinclair, and I feel terrible.
[Nikki] I feel terrible Jake.
I feel terrible, but yesterday I almost kissed leah.
I feel terrible about how I had to treat wesley.
Yes, I feel terrible about it.
And in my defense, I feel terrible about it.
I feel terrible even asking you.
And I feel terrible about that, believe me, i do.
It was bad, I feel terrible.
I just... I feel terrible.
But I feel terrible about it.
I feel terrible about leaving like this.
Listen, Nicki, I feel terrible about Vanessa.
I feel terrible about what happened on Valentine's Day.
No, I feel terrible, mom.
I feel terrible about how I lost my temper, but...
I feel terrible about this teenager being shot.
Poor Sophie. I feel terrible.
I did and I feel terrible...

Alternatives:

I am feeling terrible
I am terrible
I have a terrible feeling
I am in a terrible state
I am overwhelmed by a terrible feeling

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