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
Heyward, still on the roster, has been abysmal, hitting .176 and currently making his second stint on the injured list.
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Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Things went from bad to worse to abysmal during a first half that saw the visitors make just 9 of 35 first-half shots.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
With their latest west coast road trip starting on a sour note, the Yankees will try to rebound against the abysmal Rockies on Saturday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
With the Rockies' abysmal start to the season, the Yankees may be the ideal landing spot for McMahon, filling the holes the team needs while landing on the reigning American League Champions.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for abysmal
Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Things went from bad to worse to abysmal during a first half that saw the visitors make just 9 of 35 first-half shots.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
With their latest west coast road trip starting on a sour note, the Yankees will try to rebound against the abysmal Rockies on Saturday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
With the Rockies' abysmal start to the season, the Yankees may be the ideal landing spot for McMahon, filling the holes the team needs while landing on the reigning American League Champions.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abysmal
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What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Many of those affected are still caught in a holding pattern, trying to figure out how to receive their passports, while others have conflicting emotions as the policy's impact went far deeper than just not having a passport.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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During summer break, continuing that practice can have a profound impact on reading efficiency for students, preventing some of the reading loss that happens during summer break.—
Jerald McNair,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The main location held profound personal significance for Chan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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“Abysmal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abysmal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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