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
Even though Ian does an absolutely abysmal job selling this idea, Rachel has one question for her new hubby.
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
And in this race to the bottom, everyone is biased, so trust is abysmal.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Gators shot an abysmal 21 of 31 from the free throw line in an 83-82 loss to unranked Missouri, which was not nearly as close as the final score indicates.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Nothing easy at the line: The Bearcats shoot an abysmal 62.8% from the free-throw line, ranking No. 355.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
And in this race to the bottom, everyone is biased, so trust is abysmal.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Gators shot an abysmal 21 of 31 from the free throw line in an 83-82 loss to unranked Missouri, which was not nearly as close as the final score indicates.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Nothing easy at the line: The Bearcats shoot an abysmal 62.8% from the free-throw line, ranking No. 355.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Abysmal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abysmal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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