as in deep
extending far downward
a desperate cry echoing from the abysmal reaches of the cave
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of abysmal
Even when the concept isn’t bad (the daylighting law), implementation seems universally, profoundly abysmal.
—
Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
But Colorado’s pitching has been abysmal since the All-Star break.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2025
Golden State shot an abysmal 18.2% from the 3-point line and had a season-low nine assists.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Air quality was abysmal to start the week in parts of the Midwest and Northeast as a result.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abysmal
Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
But Colorado’s pitching has been abysmal since the All-Star break.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2025
Golden State shot an abysmal 18.2% from the 3-point line and had a season-low nine assists.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Air quality was abysmal to start the week in parts of the Midwest and Northeast as a result.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abysmal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abysmal
Adjective
-
Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
-
White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
This is a period of profound adjustment for everyone at the club, to put it mildly.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
-
But their journey involves profound moments with their past and future, examining how the Mi’kmaw people, Indigenous to Nova Scotia, relate to the land and to each other.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Abysmal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abysmal. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share