dismal
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Gloomy, depressing, and giving little reason for hope.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Dismal" often pairs with words like "failure" or "performance" to describe something disappointingly bad, not just gray weather.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The weather turned _____ just as the picnic was about to start."
Answer: dismal
In your own words, what does "dismal" mean?
Gloomy, depressing, and giving little reason for hope.
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