Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
atrocious
adjective
/əˈtrōSHəs/
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Definition
extremely bad or unpleasant
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Examples
- The service at the restaurant was atrocious, leading to many complaints.
- His atrocious behavior at the party shocked everyone.
- The weather was atrocious, making travel nearly impossible.
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Meaning
Atrocious refers to something that is shockingly bad in quality or behavior.
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Synonyms
- appalling
- terrible
- dreadful
- horrendous
- abominable