26984 words

dismal

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
sad and without hope:

Examples:

a dismal expression
2
very bad:

Examples:

The acting was dismal, wasn't it?
What dismal weather!
3
dark and sad, without hope, or very bad:

Examples:

The trip was a dismal failure.
4
very bad:

Examples:

In January, after a dismal holiday sales season, the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
dismal picture/news/outlook Another damper on investment is the dismal picture for corporate profits.
Investors may be deterred by the dismal performance of telecoms shares in recent weeks.

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