Synonyms for

Atrocious

Verb / ʌˈtrəʊʃʌs / Another word for atrocious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely bad; shockingly brutal or cruel

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Example sentences

  1. The smell in the garbage bin was atrocious.
  2. The way the bully treated his classmates was atrocious.
  3. The condition of the abandoned house was atrocious.
  4. The chef apologized for the atrocious meal.
  5. The treatment of animals in the circus was atrocious.

Quotes

  • 'The atrocities of war,' she whispered.
  • 'The atrocities of life,' said the old man.
  • 'The atrocities of love,' sighed the poet.

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