Atrocious Meaning in English
word
əˈtɹoʊʃəs
uh-TROH-shuhs
ɐtɹˈəʊʃəs
uh-TROH-shuhs
Definition
Extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking; can describe something evil, of very poor quality, or morally terrible.
Usage & Nuances
Very strong negative word, used for things considered shocking, morally wrong, or of extremely poor quality. Common with 'crime', 'behavior', or 'accident'; also used informally for unpleasant things ('atrocious food'). Slightly formal or emphatic; not for small annoyances.
Spanish: atroz - horriblePortuguese (BR): atroz - horrívelPortuguese (PT): atroz - horrívelChinese (Simplified): 极其恶劣的 - 残暴的Chinese (Traditional): 極其惡劣的 - 殘暴的Hindi: भयानक - घृणितArabic: فظيع - شنيعBengali: ভয়ঙ্কর - জঘন্যRussian: ужасный - отвратительный - зверскийJapanese: ひどい - 残虐なVietnamese: kinh khủng - tàn ácKorean: 끔찍한 - 극악무도한Turkish: korkunç - vahşi - berbatUrdu: خوفناک - سفاک - نہایت براIndonesian: mengerikan - sangat buruk - kejam
Example Sentences
The weather was atrocious yesterday.
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He committed an atrocious crime.
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The food here is atrocious.
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Her handwriting is absolutely atrocious—I can't read a thing.
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The service at that restaurant was atrocious last night.
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The movie got atrocious reviews from critics.
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