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atrocious (adjective), more atrocious, most atrocious
1. Appallingly bad; abominable: Mary's little boy has atrocious behavior when he goes shopping with her.

The writer to the newspaper used atrocious grammar.

2. Extremely evil or cruel; monstrous: The military committed atrocious crimes against the citizens who rebelled against the government.
Writing that is in bad taste.
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Brutal, cruel, or wicked.
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atrocious, more atrocious, most atrocious
Appallingly bad; abominable; in bad taste. (2)
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