Identify which among the following words is the synonym of the word ‘ATROCIOUS.’

Explanation:

"Atrocious" means extremely bad, dreadful, or very unpleasant.

• Correct synonym: Horrible — both words mean very bad or dreadful.

• Why the other choices are incorrect:

  • "Beautiful" is an antonym of "atrocious" — it means pleasing or attractive.

  • "Lazy" means unwilling to work or make an effort; it does not mean very bad.

  • "Hardworking" means diligent or industrious; it is unrelated to the meaning of "atrocious."

Example: "The performance was atrocious — the acting was horrible and the audience left early."