Definition & Meaning of "dismal"in English

dismal

causing sadness or disappointment

cheerless

dark

depressing

gloomy

heartrending

Examples

The dismal weather matched his gloomy mood perfectly.

The dismal economic forecast painted a bleak picture for the future.

having very low quality, merit, or performance

awful

bad

crappy

dreadful

lousy

Examples

The movie received dismal reviews for its weak storyline and poor acting.

His dismal performance on the test reflected his lack of preparation.

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