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
For the Red Sox, a clear need comes with the backup catcher role, where Connor Wong has been abysmal with just 12 hits, and none for extra bases, in 84 at-bats.
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Relations have generally been abysmal since, reaching another nadir with the US’s recent bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Then consider the litany of other government failures in preventing and responding to natural disasters like wildfires, including abysmal state investment in prevention.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The Rockies' season has been an abysmal showing so far, including being on pace to break the Chicago White Sox record for most losses in a season, which was set last year.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Relations have generally been abysmal since, reaching another nadir with the US’s recent bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Then consider the litany of other government failures in preventing and responding to natural disasters like wildfires, including abysmal state investment in prevention.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The Rockies' season has been an abysmal showing so far, including being on pace to break the Chicago White Sox record for most losses in a season, which was set last year.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abysmal
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Venerable entertainment lawyer Bruce Ramer, of Gang Tyre Ramer Brown and Passman, tells Variety that the shuttering of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will have deep impact on public media across the country.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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Many of these customs, like keeping quiet on trains, reflect deep cultural values.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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Although these alarming trends could represent an emerging global health crisis with profound implications for public health, there is a tremendous amount of hope.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Organ donation can be a profound last gift of life.—
Thomas Engels,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Abysmal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abysmal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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