atrocity — an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtrɑːsəti/
Korean meaning: 극도로 잔혹하거나 끔찍한 행위, 특히 폭력이나 상해를 수반하는 행위
Korean pronunciation: 어**트**러서티
Example Sentences
- The chef called it 'fusion cuisine,' but everyone agreed it was a culinary atrocity.
- My attempt to cut my own hair during lockdown was an absolute atrocity.
- The international tribunal was established to prosecute those responsible for atrocities.
atrocity
NOUN//əˈtrɑːsəti//
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
A soldier commits an atrocity against innocent villagers
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Racing with velocity, witnessing atrocity and ferocity
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Origin
From Latin 'atrocitas' meaning 'cruelty' or 'savageness', derived from 'atrox' meaning 'cruel' or 'savage', which combines 'ater' (dark/black) and 'oculus' (eye), literally suggesting a dark or fierce look.
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“The chef called it 'fusion cuisine,' but everyone agreed it was a culinary atrocity.”
“My attempt to cut my own hair during lockdown was an absolute atrocity.”
“The international tribunal was established to prosecute those responsible for atrocities.”
“Human rights organizations work tirelessly to document atrocities around the world.”
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