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atrocious

/əˈtroʊ.ʃəs/

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adjective

/əˈtroʊ.ʃəs/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то чрезвычайно плохое, неприятное или очень низкого качества.

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

  1. Shockingly brutal or cruelC1formal

    Extremely violent, savage, or wicked in nature.

    ruЗверский

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

    Synonymsabominablebarbaricbrutalfiendishheinousinhumanmonstroussavageviciousvillainous

    Antonymscompassionategentlehumanekindmerciful

  2. Exceptionally bad or displeasingB2informal

    Of a very poor quality or standard; extremely unpleasant.

    ruУжасный

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

    Synonymsabominableappallingawfuldisgustingdreadfulexecrablefoulfrightfulhideoushorriblenastyrevoltingshockingterriblevile

    Antonymsdelightfulexcellentmarvelouspleasantsplendidsuperbsuperlativewonderful

  3. Provoking horrorC1formal

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

    ruУжасающий

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

    Synonymsabominableappallingdreadfulhideoushorrifichorrifyingmonstrousshockingterriblevile

    Antonymsagreeableappealingattractivedelightfulenjoyablegratifyingmarvelouspleasantsatisfyingwonderful

Forms
  • more atrocious comparative form
  • most atrocious superlative form
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