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Synonyms of abysmal

8 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for abysmal is unending. Other synonyms of abysmal are profound, fathomless, immeasurable, dreadful and atrocious.

Synonyms and similar words for abysmal

adjectivePertaining to, or resembling an abyss.

adjectiveExtremely bad; terrible.

Opposite of abysmal

adjectiveExtremely bad; terrible.

Meaning of abysmal

  1. adjective Pertaining to, or resembling an abyss.
  2. adjective Extremely bad; terrible.

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Questions about synonyms of abysmal

What is another word for abysmal?
Abysmal has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unending, profound, fathomless, immeasurable, dreadful, atrocious, awful and appalling.
What is the opposite of abysmal?
The opposite of abysmal is excellent. Other antonyms of abysmal are wonderful and superb.
What does abysmal mean?
Abysmal means pertaining to, or resembling an abyss.

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