atrocious
Translation
atrocious, horrific, appalling
Examples
The prisoners suffered atrocious conditions.
The prisoners suffered atrocious conditions.
His spelling is atrocious.
His spelling is atrocious.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) modifies a noun The prisoners suffered atrocious conditions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: horrible, terrible, appalling; Antonyms: wonderful, excellent
Etymology
From Latin 'atrox' meaning 'fierce, cruel'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the word 'atrocity', which is an extremely wicked or cruel act. An atrocious act is an atrocity.