atrocious
adjective
extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal.
atrociousness
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a word derived from
atrocious.
Example Sentences
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Although he may have been outdone in general atrociousness by that slavery-era trio, the historians’ panel found little to recommend him.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 1, 2021
For centuries now, everyone seemed to agree on Amy’s atrociousness.
From Slate β Jan. 16, 2020
What made the Gulf War and the Iraq War different from others in the immemorial annals of human atrociousness?
From The New Yorker β Nov. 25, 2019
Yet, much as I enjoyed the festively inane Snowman, I was far more impressed by Geostorm, a film on a much higher level of atrociousness than Der Flop from Dee Fjords.
From The Guardian β Nov. 9, 2017
The quality or state of being black; black color; atrociousness or enormity in wickedness.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
