abysmal
What is the opposite of abysmal? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Adj — Extremely bad; of very poor quality.
How to use abysmal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
abysmal failure
abysmal performance
Etymology
Built from abysm, an older form of abyss, plus the adjective suffix -al.
Full origin of abysmal →Frequently asked questions
What does “abysmal” mean?
The word “abysmal” means extremely bad; of very poor quality. In plain terms, usually just means "really, really bad" — the deep-pit sense is much rarer today.
How do you pronounce “abysmal”?
“Abysmal” is pronounced uh-BIHZ-muhl (/əˈbɪz.məl/ in IPA).
How do you use “abysmal” in a sentence?
Here is “abysmal” used in a sentence: “The team's defense was abysmal in the second half.”
What part of speech is “abysmal”?
“Abysmal” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “abysmal” have?
“Abysmal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely bad; of very poor quality.
