Atrocious

əˈtroʊʃəs

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Horrifyingly wicked; of very poor quality; extremely bad.

The conditions in the shelter were atrocious, with little food and no access to clean water.

Shockingly bad or unpleasant.

His behavior at the party was simply atrocious, leading to several guests leaving early.

Extremely cruel or brutal.

The crime committed was atrocious, leaving the community in shock and horror.

From Latin 'atrox', meaning 'fierce' or 'savage'.

atrocious behavior:

Extremely bad conduct or actions.

atrocious conditions:

Situations or environments that are shockingly poor or harmful.

Unacceptable performance or behavior.

That was an atrocious mistake!

Something that is ridiculously bad.

The movie was so atrocious, I couldn't watch it!