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Synonyms of atrocious

5 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for atrocious is terrible. Other synonyms of atrocious are abominable, dreadful, heinous and horrible. The opposite of atrocious is wonderful.

Synonyms and similar words for atrocious

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Opposite of atrocious

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Meaning of atrocious

  1. adjective Frightful, evil, cruel, or monstrous.
  2. adjective Offensive or heinous.
  3. adjective Very bad; abominable, disgusting.

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Questions about synonyms of atrocious

What is another word for atrocious?
Atrocious has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as terrible, abominable, dreadful, heinous and horrible.
What is the opposite of atrocious?
The opposite of atrocious is wonderful.
What does atrocious mean?
Atrocious means frightful, evil, cruel, or monstrous.

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