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Definition
exceptionally bad, cruel, or ugly
- I think this is an atrocious fireplace.2.2 — Part 2 Chapter 2 (30% in)
- Presently, Toohey shrugged, smiled, and said: "If it was an attempt at free publicity—well, what atrocious taste!"2.3 — Part 2 Chapter 3 (45% in)
- "Your typing is atrocious, Ike," he said.3.6 — Part 3 Chapter 6 (23% in)
- If you loved a man, it wouldn't be just a matter of a circus wedding and an atrocious evening in the theater.3.9 — Part 3 Chapter 9 (10% in)
There are no more uses of "atrocious" in The Fountainhead.
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