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abysmal

[uh-biz-muhl] / əˈbɪz məl /


ADJECTIVE
extending deeply
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He opened himself up for criticism by hitting an abysmal .045—1 for 22—in the 1981 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Just as they did in their abysmal season opener, the Chargers struggled at home Sunday and failed to establish a rhythm on their way to a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

It’s the dog days of summer, with beastly heat, no proper holidays, and an abysmal history.

From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026

In an abysmal opening day for home hopes, 10 British players - including Cameron Norrie, the highest ranked Briton - quickly toppled out of the tournament.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Sometimes, I discover, my favorite subject, which is the abysmal rate of pay, seems to be a painful one.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich


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