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abysmal

[uh-biz-muhl] / əˈbɪz məl /


ADJECTIVE
extending deeply
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Clark, in and out of the lineup because of a back injury all season, never got going and was an abysmal minus-16.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

The fact that “Scary Movie” will almost certainly get a sequel, despite the abysmal reactions, is a great thing.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

Neither Lloyd nor co-instructor O'Dwyer were qualified to lead the tour, and Mrs Justice Stacey criticised the "abysmal" approach to health and safety.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

She volunteers with a group that visits Skid Row, provides supplies to the people there, and tries to rescue animals who live chained up in abysmal conditions.

From Slate Jun. 3, 2026

I denounce because though implicated and partially responsible, I have been hurt to the point of abysmal pain, hurt to the point of invisibility.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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