Synonyms for
Grossly
Definition
in a disgusting or offensive way; to an excessive or unreasonable degree.
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- grossly negligent
- grossly unfair
- grossly exaggerated
- grossly inadequate
- grossly offensive
- grossly mistaken
- grossly improper
Word family
adjective gross
Usage note
Often used to emphasize the extent of something negative, such as 'grossly unfair' or 'grossly negligent'. It implies a significant and often unpleasant degree.
Example sentences
- She was grossly negligent in her duties.
- The price was grossly inflated.
- The food was grossly undercooked.
- The company was grossly mismanaged.
- The report was grossly inaccurate.
Quotes
The world is grossly mistaken concerning women. They misunderstand her interests and duties, and consequently her rights as well.
It is grossly dishonest to require or expect that a political party should lower its colours in order that its opponent may score a point.
The poor have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law, which forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread. The law regards all men as equals, but it does not follow them to their homes and show how they should live or how they should die. It does not examine into the grossly unequal distribution of capital and of wealth.