Atrociousness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The atrociousness of the violence displayed in the documentary left many viewers in tears and outrage.
- The news of the atrociousness of the dictator's regime made headlines around the world and sparked international condemnation.
- The atrociousness of the treatment of prisoners in the facility was exposed by a whistleblower, leading to widespread outrage and demands for reform.
- The brutal tactics employed by the militant group were a clear display of their atrociousness and disregard for human life.
- The atrocities committed during the war were a testament to the atrociousness of the soldiers who carried them out, and a reminder of the worst of human nature.