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Discover LudwigThe phrase "abysmal timing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where the timing of an event or action is extremely poor or unfortunate.
Example: "His decision to bring up the issue during the celebration was an example of abysmal timing."
Alternatives: "terrible timing" or "poor timing".
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The last Europa League home tie, against Lille, was preceded by Albert Riera's outburst at the "sinking ship", as he described Liverpool, prompting Benitez to comment on his abysmal timing.
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He skips debates where he might potentially have to speak French, has an abysmal sense of timing, and can't even properly fib about missing a flight.
Chelsea's timing has been abysmal all year.
Recall from Time's abysmal chasm.
The timing, with the citywide elections barely one year away, was abysmal for Ms. Quinn — who as the powerful Council speaker, with viselike control over all legislation, loomed as the only person standing between the mayor and a third term.
The Royal Blues sensed there was an opportunity to seize the agenda following their abysmal 2-0 defeat at Köln ("the worst game in years", Julian Draxler called it) on Sunday evening and followed through with excellent timing, on Monday afternoon, a few minutes after Pep Guardiola had rubbished exclusive transfer gossip disseminated by BeIN Sports' resident wordsmith, Richard Keys.
That's abysmal.
They've been abysmal.
The reviews were abysmal.
Quality was abysmal.
His accuracy is abysmal.
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