Dismal

adjective

[ˈdɪzməɫ]

Word Frequency: 2.3

Definitions

1.adjectiveDisappointingly inadequate.

"He received a dismal compensation."

2.adjectiveGloomy and bleak.

"The storm made for a dismal weekend"

3.adjectiveDepressing.

"She was lost in dismal thoughts of despair"

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