abysmal Definition
extremely bad or of very low quality.
Using abysmal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abysmal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The team's performance was abysmal, losing every game in the season.
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The service at the restaurant was abysmal, with slow and rude waitstaff.
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The movie received abysmal reviews from critics and audiences alike.
abysmal Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for abysmal
Phrases with abysmal
abysmal depths
the lowest point or level of something
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The company's profits have reached abysmal depths this quarter.
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His abysmal ignorance of history was evident in his essay.
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The project was an abysmal failure, with nothing accomplished despite months of work.
Origins of abysmal
from French 'abîme', meaning 'abyss'
Summary: abysmal in Brief
'Abysmal' [əˈbɪzməl] describes something that is extremely bad or of very low quality. It can be used to describe anything from performance to service to reviews. Phrases like 'abysmal depths' and 'abysmal ignorance' use 'abysmal' to denote the lowest point or complete lack of knowledge, respectively. 'Abysmal failure' refers to a complete and utter failure.
