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Meaning of dismal
The primary meaning of the word "dismal" is having a depressing or gloomy quality.
Etymology of dismal
The word "dismal" originates from the Old French word "dis mal", which translates to "evil day" or "unlucky day", and is related to the Latin word "dies mali", meaning "evil days" or "unlucky days".
Historically, the word "dismal" was used to describe unlucky or ill-omened days, but its meaning has since expanded to include a broader range of negative connotations.
Synonyms
gloomy
depressing
dismal
dreary
somber
melancholy
sorrowful
mournful
sad
unhappy
cheerless
bleak
desolate
barren
dismal
disheartening
discouraging
upsetting
distressing
unfortunate
unlucky
unfavorable
unpromising
bleak
grim
dismal
gloomy
dreary
somber
melancholic
dismal
depressing
dispiriting
demoralizing
heartbreaking
disheartening
Definitions
- Giving a feeling of sadness or depression, lacking in brightness or interest, and having a poor or unfavorable quality.
- * Causing feelings of sadness or depression, and lacking in hope or encouragement.
Usage Examples
- The dismal weather matched her mood perfectly, with gray skies and relentless rain.
- * The company's dismal financial performance led to a significant decrease in stock value.
- * The dismal atmosphere of the abandoned building made it a popular spot for horror movie filming.