atrocious

• 形容某事物极其恶劣、令人厌恶或质量极差。

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

1. Shockingly brutal or cruelC1formal

   Extremely violent, savage, or wicked in nature.

   残暴

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

   同义词abominablebarbaricbrutalfiendishheinousinhumanmonstroussavageviciousvillainous

   反义词compassionategentlehumanekindmerciful

2. Exceptionally bad or displeasingB2informal

   Of a very poor quality or standard; extremely unpleasant.

   极坏的

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

   同义词abominableappallingawfuldisgustingdreadfulexecrablefoulfrightfulhideoushorriblenastyrevoltingshockingterriblevile

   反义词delightfulexcellentmarvelouspleasantsplendidsuperbsuperlativewonderful

3. Provoking horrorC1formal

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

   骇人听闻的

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

   同义词abominableappallingdreadfulhideoushorrifichorrifyingmonstrousshockingterriblevile

   反义词agreeableappealingattractivedelightfulenjoyablegratifyingmarvelouspleasantsatisfyingwonderful