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atrocious

a·tro·cious [ ə trṓshəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. very bad: appallingly bad
atrocious manners

2. very cruel: extremely evil or cruel
atrocious crimes

3. ugly to look at: ugly in taste or appearance
an atrocious hat

[Mid-17th century. < Latin atroc- "fierce, cruel" < ater "dark"]

a·tro·cious·ly adverb
a·tro·cious·ness noun
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