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Meaning of
dismal
in English
dismal
us
//ˈdɪzməl//
uk
//ˈdɪsməl//
#common
Definitions
Adjective
lacking
expectation
;
inadequate
causing
despair
;
gloomy
The
dismal
weather
made
us
cancel
the
picnic
.
depressing
and
dreary
The
dismal
performance
of
the
team
led
to
the
coach's
resignation
.
cheerless
and
bleak
The
dismal
atmosphere
in
the
room
made
everyone
feel
uncomfortable
.
causing
a
feeling
of
sadness
or
gloom
The
news
of
the
economic
downturn
had
a
dismal
effect
on
the
stock
market
.