atrocious

Example Sentences

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Mark Joseph Stern: It sounds antiseptic, but it’s absolutely atrocious.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

The search for a ninth person believed killed in a huge avalanche in the US state of California will stretch into the weekend, officials said Thursday, as atrocious weather hampered operations.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Equally atrocious was the Bruins’ defense, players leaving the perimeter open on drive-and-dishes that led to a flurry of three-pointers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

Judy Wylde, who lives on the Wirral, says the rate paid for three- and four-year-olds is "atrocious".

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

The least I could do was throw this atrocious object away.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly