abysmal

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈbɪz.ml̩/

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Adjective

Positive abysmal

Comparative more abysmal

Superlative most abysmal

1. If something is abysmal, it is very bad or poor.
   • Synonyms: atrocious, terrible, horrible, pathetic, pitiful and poor
   • Antonyms: good and quality

   Her essay was so abysmal; she is certain to fail the class.

Related words

• abysm
• abysmally