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atrocious Synonyms

Another word for atrocious

Choosing another word for atrocious depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant.

Usage Example

"We decided to postpone our hike because the weather forecast looked abysmal."

Strongest
abysmal
dreadful
appalling
terrible
awful
horrendous
Strong
deplorable
ghastly
wretched

• adjective (Context 2)

Horrifyingly wicked, brutal, or cruel.

Usage Example

"The historical tribunal documented the heinous treatment of prisoners during the conflict."

Strongest
heinous
horrific
monstrous
barbaric
Strong
abominable
gruesome
execrable
vile
flagrant

Opposites of atrocious

The opposite of atrocious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

humane
superb
excellent
wonderful
benevolent
magnificent
compassionate
exceptional
See all opposites of atrocious

• Nearby Words

atop
atrial
atrium
atrocious
atrociously
atrociousness
atrocity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Atrocious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/atrocious
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