abysmal

Meanings

• adjective

  extremely terrible; very disappointing or distressing

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈbɪz.məl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fathomless , immeasurable , profound , unending

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abysmal
whales , jails , ails , ailsome , gales , sails

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Variants

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abysmal , abysmally

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Etymology

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from Greek abussos, abyssos, meaning 'bottomless' or 'depthless'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abysmal' comes from the Greek word abussos, which means 'bottomless'.

2. In the context of deep-sea exploration, 'abysmal' is used to describe the deepest parts of the ocean, known as the abyssal plains.

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Related Concepts

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1. bottomless: Related to the concept of depth or lack thereof. Synonyms include 'depthless,' 'infinite,' and 'unfathomable'.

2. despair: A feeling of deep sadness, hopelessness, and dejection. Synonyms include 'gloom,' 'melancholy,' and 'misery'.

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Culture

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The term 'abysmal' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe deep sadness, despair, and hopelessness. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven,' the narrator descends into an 'abysmal low' of sorrow.

How to Memorize "abysmal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bottomless pit or ocean, representing the depth and hopelessness of the term 'abysmal'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'abysmal' with deep sadness, despair, and hopelessness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: A Always Applies To Absolutely Awful Situations.

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