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
Trevor Story, Boston’s starting shortstop, has been mired in an abysmal slump and is currently batting .232 with a .616 OPS on the season.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
And yes, he’s been suffering like the rest of you during this abysmal stretch of local sports.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The Pirates offense has been abysmal, entering Thursday's game with a combined batting average of .218, which ranked 29th in MLB, only ahead of the Chicago White Sox.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
To try to get ahead of the 2024 White Sox pace, the Rockies — an abysmal 3-22 on the road — need to pick up a couple of wins on the road trip, with the best chance at that coming in Miami.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
And yes, he’s been suffering like the rest of you during this abysmal stretch of local sports.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The Pirates offense has been abysmal, entering Thursday's game with a combined batting average of .218, which ranked 29th in MLB, only ahead of the Chicago White Sox.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
To try to get ahead of the 2024 White Sox pace, the Rockies — an abysmal 3-22 on the road — need to pick up a couple of wins on the road trip, with the best chance at that coming in Miami.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abysmal
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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This is a deep, dark, peppery and elegant wine at astonishing value.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 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 19 Jun. 2025.
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