atrocious

English

/əˈtɹəʊʃəs/, /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/

adj
Definitions
  • Frightful, evil, cruel, or monstrous.
  • Offensive or heinous.
  • Very bad; abominable, disgusting.

Etymology

Derived from Latin atrōx (fierce, cruel, frightful).

Origin

Latin

atrōx

Gloss

fierce, cruel, frightful

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

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