Atrocious

C1 16+

Synonyms of atrocious

Antonyms of atrocious

Collocations of atrocious

crime
Frequency: 70 %

The police were investigating the atrocious crime scene.

behavior
Frequency: 60 %

His atrocious behavior towards his coworkers led to his dismissal.

act
Frequency: 50 %

It was an atrocious act of vandalism that left the community in shock.

performance
Frequency: 40 %

The actor's atrocious performance in the play received harsh reviews.

crime
Frequency: 35 %

The criminal's atrocious deeds landed him in prison for life.

Idiomatic Expressions for atrocious

  • Phrase: atrocious taste
    Meaning: very poor or offensive aesthetic judgment
    Usage: Her outfit was of such atrocious taste that it became the talk of the party.