Both Uses of
atrocious
in
Wuthering Heights
- Hindley is a detestable substitute — his conduct to Heathcliff is atrocious — H. and I are going to rebel — we took our initiatory step this evening.†
Chpt 3 *
- Heathcliff, aware that his opponent was ignorant of the treatment received while insensible, called him deliriously intoxicated; and said he should not notice his atrocious conduct further, but advised him to get to bed.†
Chpt 17
Definition:
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(atrocious) exceptionally bad, cruel, or ugly