Top synonyms for “atrocious”: abominable, awful, dreadful, flagitious, frightful, grievous, horrible, horrifying, and 8 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)provoking horror“an atrocious automobile accident”
- (adjective)exceptionally bad or displeasing“atrocious taste”
- (adjective)shockingly brutal or cruel“murder is an atrocious crime”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "atrocious"?
Common synonyms for "atrocious" include abominable, awful, dreadful, flagitious, frightful, grievous. Our thesaurus lists 16 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "atrocious" mean?
provoking horror Example: "an atrocious automobile accident"
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