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atrocious
[uh-troh-shuhs]
adjective
extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal.
an atrocious crime.
Synonyms: , , , ,shockingly bad or tasteless; dreadful; abominable.
an atrocious painting; atrocious manners.
Synonyms: ,
atrocious
/ əˈٰəʊʃə /
adjective
extremely cruel or wicked; ruthless
atrocious deeds
horrifying or shocking
an atrocious road accident
informalvery bad; detestable
atrocious writing
Other 51Թ Forms
- atrociously adverb
- atrociousness noun
- ˈٰdzdzܲԱ noun
- ˈٰdzdzܲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of atrocious1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of atrocious1
Example Sentences
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".
"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."
"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.
“Turning Point: The Vietnam War” proves that the more we piece together, the clearer the deception's atrocious expanse becomes.
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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