Abysmally: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when describing something done in an extremely poor manner; often has a dramatic or emphatic tone.

• The project was managed abysmally
• He performed abysmally on his final exams

Used to describe something done in a gloomy or depressing manner; often applied to failures or poor performances.

• The team performed dismally in the championship
• The weather was dismally gray and rainy

Used to describe actions or situations that are shockingly bad, often with a sense of moral outrage; carries a strong negative connotation.

• The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow
• She behaved atrociously during the meeting

Used when describing something done in a very unpleasant or distressing way; can indicate general discomfort or disappointment.

• She played the piano horribly
• The movie ended horribly