1. dull, bleak, and depressing; causing sadness or gloom

Examples

• The dreary weather made everyone feel sad.
• She stared out at the dreary landscape of bare trees and gray sky.
• The old house had a dreary atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
• After weeks of dreary rain, the sunshine was especially welcome.
• His dreary speech put half the audience to sleep.
• The dreary office cubicles needed some color and decoration.