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atrocious

[uh-troh-shuhs]

adjective

  1. extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal.

    an atrocious crime.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  2. shockingly bad or tasteless; dreadful; abominable.

    an atrocious painting; atrocious manners.

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atrocious

/ əˈٰəʊʃə /

adjective

  1. extremely cruel or wicked; ruthless

    atrocious deeds

  2. horrifying or shocking

    an atrocious road accident

  3. informalvery bad; detestable

    atrocious writing

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • atrociously adverb
  • atrociousness noun
  • ˈٰdzdzܲԱ noun
  • ˈٰdzdzܲ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of atrocious1

First recorded in 1660–70; atroci(ty) + -ous
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of atrocious1

C17: from Latin ٰō dreadful, from ٱ black
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She said her intention had been "to mock and point the finger of shame at the behaviour of the cruel leaders on all sides of this atrocious war".

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"Of course they are criticising me, they are defaming me, I accept it, and it will not stop me from criticising and opposing these atrocious policies."

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"The idea that someone is saying it's ok to strangle a person if you get a yes is atrocious," added Mr Conroy of Men at Work.

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“Turning Point: The Vietnam War” proves that the more we piece together, the clearer the deception's atrocious expanse becomes.

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When he was finally deemed fit to be interviewed by police on 16 September, he said "Sorry" and "What I have done is atrocious."

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