Synonyms for atrocious

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uh-troh-shuhs

Phonetic Transcription : əˈtroʊ ʃəs

Top 10 synonyms for atrocious

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Définition of atrocious

Origin : 1660s, from stem of Latin atrox "fierce, savage, cruel" (see atrocity) + -ous. Colloquial sense "very bad" is late 19c. Related: Atrociously; atrociousness.

adj outrageous; widely condemned
adj offensive

Example sentences :

Here one of the most atrocious massacres of the West took place.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

If he were to be seen driving with her there would be an atrocious scandal.
Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

He began to hesitate, having an atrocious dread of risking his tranquillity.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

His spirit may be seen in the atrocious conditions which he proposed.
Extract from : « Henry IV, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott

This father may have been the victim of the most atrocious injustice.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

The weather is, however, atrocious, and I am half choked with a cold.
Extract from : « Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II (of II) » by Edmund Downey

It was quite possible with the talk of that atrocious old woman.
Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad

I guessed easily that the appeal was addressed to the atrocious Therese.
Extract from : « The Arrow of Gold » by Joseph Conrad

This course had many inconveniencies, and led to atrocious crimes.
Extract from : « The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) » by John West

At dinners and receptions I was asked the most atrocious questions by men and women.
Extract from : « As A Chinaman Saw Us » by Anonymous

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