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Atrocious

adjective

/əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

extremely bad, unpleasant, or cruel

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

The prisoners were kept in atrocious conditions.

horrible, terrible, dreadful, appalling, horrifying

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horrible, terrible, dreadful, appalling

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terrible, appalling, dreadful, horrifying

excellent, wonderful, admirable, praiseworthy, pleasant, delightful

Entry 1

excellent, wonderful, admirable, praiseworthy

Entry 2

pleasant, delightful, excellent

atrocious crime, atrocious behavior, atrocious conditions

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atrocious crime, atrocious behavior, atrocious conditions

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atrocious crime, atrocious conditions, atrocious behavior

humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Disorderly, disruptive, or difficult to control.

of great value; highly esteemed or cherished

Having been previously in a particular role or position.

unaware; not conscious or concerned about something