Atrociously: meaning, definitions and examples

This is used when something is done in an extremely bad or cruel manner, often implying moral outrage.

• The dictator ruled the country atrociously, violating human rights at every turn
• The play was performed atrociously, leaving the audience in despair

This is used to describe something that causes horror or is very bad, often in a shocking way.

• The food tasted horribly
• She felt horribly ill after eating spoiled food

This word is often used in casual conversation to emphasize something is very bad or unpleasant.

• The weather has been awfully cold lately
• That movie was awfully boring

This can be used to describe something that is very bad or causes intense suffering, and it’s often used to express sympathy or regret.

• He did terribly on the test
• I'm terribly sorry about your loss

To describe something done in an extremely bad or horrifying manner. Often used for strong emphasis.

• The movie was atrociously boring.
• He was treated atrociously by his colleagues.

To describe something done in a weak, insufficient, or inadequate manner, often implying lack of skill or resources.

• The essay was poorly written.
• He performed poorly in the exam.

To describe something done in a poor or substandard manner. It's a general term and widely used in everyday conversation.

• She sang badly at the audition.
• The project was managed badly and missed all deadlines.

To describe something done in a careless or inferior manner. It often implies low quality and lack of effort, and has a negative connotation.

• The repair work was shoddily done.
• The product was shoddily constructed and broke quickly.