atrociously

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière très mauvaise, désagréable ou cruelle » ou « extrêmement mal ». Utilisé pour souligner la faible qualité ou la gravité d'une action ou d'un état.

An adverb meaning "in a very bad, unpleasant, or cruel manner" or "extremely badly." It is used to emphasize the poor quality or severity of an action or condition.

1. In a very bad or cruel wayC1formal

   In a manner that is extremely wicked, cruel, or violent.

   atrocement, d'une manière atroce

   • The prisoners were treated atrociously by their captors.
   • He behaved atrociously towards his colleagues.
   • The regime atrociously suppressed all forms of dissent.

   Synonymesbrutallycruellyfiendishlyinhumanelymonstrouslysavagelyviciouslyvilely

   Antonymescompassionatelyhumanelykindlymercifully

2. Very poorly or badlyB2informal

   In a manner that is extremely bad in quality or performance.

   atrocement mal

   • The band played atrociously at the concert last night.
   • She performed atrociously on the final exam.
   • The food was atrociously cooked and nearly inedible.

   Synonymesabysmallyappallinglyawfullydreadfullyhorriblyterriblywretchedly

   Antonymesexcellentlysplendidlysuperblywell