adjective
- causing sadness or gloom; depressing
- very bad or poor in quality; terrible
Examples
- The weather was dismal with gray clouds and steady rain.
- She felt dismal after hearing the bad news.
- His performance on the test was dismal.
- The abandoned building had a dismal appearance.
- The team’s dismal record disappointed their fans.
- The dismal lighting made the room feel unwelcoming.