C1 noun Formal

atrocity

/əˈtrɒs.ə.ti/

An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury, often occurring during wartime or civil unrest. It can also refer to something that is of very poor quality or highly unpleasant in an aesthetic sense.

Exemplos

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1

The new building's design is an architectural atrocity that ruins the skyline.

The new building's design is an architectural disaster that ruins the skyline.

2

The international tribunal was established to prosecute those responsible for the wartime atrocity.

The international court was established to prosecute those responsible for the wartime cruel act.

3

The service at that restaurant was a complete atrocity.

The service at that restaurant was completely terrible.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
atrocity
Advérbio
atrociously
Adjetivo
atrocious
Relacionado
atrociousness
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'a-tragedy'. An atrocity is an act so cruel that it becomes a tragedy for everyone involved.

Quiz rápido

The international community was shocked by the ______ committed during the conflict.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: atrocity

Exemplos

1

The new building's design is an architectural atrocity that ruins the skyline.

everyday

The new building's design is an architectural disaster that ruins the skyline.

2

The international tribunal was established to prosecute those responsible for the wartime atrocity.

formal

The international court was established to prosecute those responsible for the wartime cruel act.

3

The service at that restaurant was a complete atrocity.

informal

The service at that restaurant was completely terrible.

4

Scholars argue that the systematic atrocity was a deliberate tool of psychological warfare.

academic

Experts argue that the organized cruelty was a deliberate tool of psychological warfare.

5

The company's decision to cut all benefits was seen by the union as a corporate atrocity.

business

The union viewed the company's decision to remove benefits as a corporate outrage.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
atrocity
Advérbio
atrociously
Adjetivo
atrocious
Relacionado
atrociousness

Colocações comuns

commit an atrocity to carry out a cruel act
wartime atrocity a cruel act committed during war
human rights atrocity a severe violation of human rights
gross atrocity an extremely large or obvious act of cruelty
unspeakable atrocity an act of cruelty so bad it cannot be described

Frases Comuns

a fashion atrocity

extremely bad clothing choice

an absolute atrocity

something completely terrible

crimes and atrocities

legal or military term for severe violations

Frequentemente confundido com

atrocity vs audacity

Audacity means boldness or nerve (often in a rude way), while atrocity means extreme cruelty or a wicked act.

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Notas de uso

While primarily used for physical acts of violence in war or conflict, it is frequently used hyperbolically in modern English to describe something very ugly or of poor quality.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use it to describe a small mistake; save it for things that are truly shocking or extremely bad.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'a-tragedy'. An atrocity is an act so cruel that it becomes a tragedy for everyone involved.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'atrox', meaning fierce, cruel, or hideous.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: plural is 'atrocities' Commonly follows the verb 'commit' Often modified by adjectives like 'unspeakable' or 'gross'
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Contexto cultural

Frequently used in the context of international criminal law and human rights reports regarding war crimes.

Quiz rápido

The international community was shocked by the ______ committed during the conflict.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: atrocity

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