atrociously

IPA/əˈtrəʊʃəsli/
IPA/əˈtrəʊʃəsli/

atrociously — adverb

1. to a degree or in a manner that is extremely poor, unpleasant, or disappointing

1.副詞B2
釋義

to a degree or in a manner that is extremely poor, unpleasant, or disappointing in quality — so bad that it is hard to believe or accept.

例句

The hotel room was atrociously dirty, with stained carpets and broken furniture.

pattern: atrociously + adjective (dirty)

Tara sang atrociously during the talent show, missing almost every note.

同義詞
  • terribly

    more common and less dramatic; used for a wide range of bad situations

  • dreadfully

    similar register, slightly old-fashioned; often used for personal experiences

  • appallingly

    emphasizes the shock or dismay at how bad something is

  • horribly

    common in both speech and writing; slightly less intense than atrociously

反義詞
  • wonderfully

    the opposite extreme of quality or enjoyment

  • brilliantly

    used when performance or quality is excellent

文法句型

atrociously + adjective

verb + atrociously

用法筆記

Stronger than 'very badly' — use when the poor quality is shocking or extremely disappointing. Often modifies adjectives of negative quality (dirty, slow, rude, bad).

常見錯誤

❌I danced atrociously at the party last night, but nobody seemed to care.
✅I danced terribly at the party last night, but nobody seemed to care.
💡'Atrociously' is too strong for a casual social situation; 'terribly' or 'badly' sound more natural here.
❌She atrociously failed the exam.
✅She failed the exam atrociously
💡she got almost every question wrong.' — 'Atrociously' as an adverb of manner sounds more natural after the verb than before it.

2. done with extreme cruelty or violence, showing a complete lack of human feeling

2.副詞C1
釋義

done with extreme cruelty or violence, showing a complete lack of human feeling and causing great suffering to others.

例句

The dictator treated his political prisoners atrociously, denying them food and medical care.

pattern: treated + atrociously + explanatory detail

The villagers were atrociously treated by invaders, who burned their homes and stole their food.

同義詞
  • cruelly

    more direct and common; focuses on causing pain or suffering

  • brutally

    emphasizes violence and physical harshness

  • viciously

    highlights malicious intent and deliberate harm

  • barbarically

    suggests behavior that is shockingly uncivilized

反義詞
  • kindly

    acting with care and concern for others

  • humanely

    treating others with compassion and dignity

  • compassionately

    showing sympathy and a desire to help

文法句型

verb + atrociously

用法筆記

Only appropriate for morally serious situations involving deliberate cruelty or violence. Not used for minor annoyances or everyday bad behavior.

常見錯誤

❌My brother atrociously ate the last piece of cake.
✅My brother selfishly ate the last piece of cake.
💡'Atrociously' implies cruel or violent behavior, not just being thoughtless or rude.