atrocious

Example Sentences

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"At the same time we also need to increase support to Ukraine, so that they can defend themselves, because these attacks are atrocious."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Her viral “SNL” sketch “Haircut” — in which Padilla goes to dinner with friends, disturbing them with her atrocious haircut — was created at Groundlings, where it killed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“It’s atrocious how secretive they are with these sorts of taxpayer-funded events,” said David Cuillier, director of The Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

“How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community,” she wrote on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“When the neighbor arrived back home,” I continue, “she snuck to the house of los Viejos at night and dumped the jar of atrocious bugs into their kitchen window.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera