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VocabJLPT N2

thoroughly

な-AdjectiveAdverb

Definitions

1. thoroughly
2. completely
3. severely
4. scattered

This adverb describes an outcome that is thoroughly bad, miserable, or devastating. It conveys that something went terribly wrong or that someone was treated harshly, and it often carries an emotional tone of frustration or complaint.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I've explained this over and over — are you saying it still hasn't gotten through?

Sentence 2

All those failures are exactly what brought me to where I am now!

Sentence 3

We have made extensive adjustments on our end, so we appreciate your understanding.

Sentence 4

My mom sighed and said, "I've told you a hundred times."

Sentence 5

He snapped, "Your attitude has been absolutely terrible."