as in deep
extending far downward
a desperate cry echoing from the abysmal reaches of the cave
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Recent Examples of abysmal
The 3-point shooting was particularly abysmal, with Shell Shock shooting just 4-for-25 (16%) from deep.
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Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2025
That solid performance was up from an abysmal 32% in 2020 and an even worse 28% four years prior.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
Missouri’s record on the administrative side of Medicaid enrollment is abysmal, Wesigrau said, noting that the state consistently has some of the longest application wait times in the country.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
Unfortunately for Manfred, the All-Star Game ratings were still abysmal, down 3% from 2024 with 7.19 million viewers.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2025
That solid performance was up from an abysmal 32% in 2020 and an even worse 28% four years prior.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
Missouri’s record on the administrative side of Medicaid enrollment is abysmal, Wesigrau said, noting that the state consistently has some of the longest application wait times in the country.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
Unfortunately for Manfred, the All-Star Game ratings were still abysmal, down 3% from 2024 with 7.19 million viewers.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abysmal
Adjective
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But this may be FIU’s deepest position with players such as Antonio Patterson, Shamir Sterlin, Sadonnie Gay and Jessiah McGrew pushing for playing time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Yale model’s 1.8% price impact aligns with retail plans: selective increases in metal-heavy and electronics-adjacent categories, balanced by deeper promotions and expanded private-label offerings to keep key price points stable.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When someone known for driving innovation suddenly becomes quiet in meetings, or a usually upbeat employee becomes consistently subdued, these are signs of more profound fatigue.—
Laurie Shakur,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That said, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are having a profound impact on the way drivers interact with their vehicles.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Abysmal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abysmal. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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