atrocious

• Beschreibt etwas, das extrem schlecht, unangenehm oder von sehr geringer Qualität ist; auch für grausame oder abscheuliche Handlungen.

Describes something that is extremely bad, unpleasant, or of very poor quality.

1. Shockingly brutal or cruelC1formal

   Extremely violent, savage, or wicked in nature.

   Bestialisch

   • The regime was responsible for atrocious acts of violence.
   • History records many atrocious crimes committed during wartime.
   • The prisoners suffered under atrocious conditions.

   Synonymeabominablebarbaricbrutalfiendishheinousinhumanmonstroussavageviciousvillainous

   Antonymecompassionategentlehumanekindmerciful

2. Exceptionally bad or displeasingB2informal

   Of a very poor quality or standard; extremely unpleasant.

   Scheußlich

   • The food at that restaurant was atrocious.
   • His atrocious behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
   • The weather has been atrocious all week.

   Synonymeabominableappallingawfuldisgustingdreadfulexecrablefoulfrightfulhideoushorriblenastyrevoltingshockingterriblevile

   Antonymedelightfulexcellentmarvelouspleasantsplendidsuperbsuperlativewonderful

3. Provoking horrorC1formal

   Causing a strong feeling of horror, shock, or disgust.

   Grauen erregend

   • The scene of the accident was atrocious.
   • They described the atrocious conditions in the refugee camp.
   • The atrocious sight left everyone speechless.

   Synonymeabominableappallingdreadfulhideoushorrifichorrifyingmonstrousshockingterriblevile

   Antonymeagreeableappealingattractivedelightfulenjoyablegratifyingmarvelouspleasantsatisfyingwonderful