word
Atrocious
Uh-TROH-shuhs
/ʌˈtroʊʃʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
atrocious
Dictionary meaning
Provoking horror.
Examples
- An atrocious automobile accident.
- Atrocious taste.
Synonyms: frightful, horrifying, horrible, ugly
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