atrocious
word
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 - شنيع
Example Sentences
The weather was atrocious yesterday.
basic
He committed an atrocious crime.
basic
The food here is atrocious.
basic
Her handwriting is absolutely atrocious—I can't read a thing.
natural
The service at that restaurant was atrocious last night.
natural
The movie got atrocious reviews from critics.
natural