Chasm

/ˈkæzəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.

The hiker stood at the edge of the chasm, looking down into its dark depths.

A profound difference between people, viewpoints, or feelings.

There was a chasm between their beliefs that seemed impossible to bridge.

A marked or significant gap.

The report highlighted the chasm in funding between different educational programs.

A large gap or void.

After losing her job, she felt a chasm where her confidence used to be.

A deep separation or division.

The chasm of misunderstanding grew wider with each argument they had.

From Latin 'chasma' meaning 'opening, abyss'.

chasm of despair

A deep state of hopelessness.

growing chasm

An increasing gap or difference between two entities.

abyss

A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.

gorge

A narrow valley between hills or mountains.

A metaphorical deep-seated disagreement.

Their argument created a chasm that seemed unbridgeable.

A significant gap in knowledge or understanding.

There's a real chasm in what we know about the subject.