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Meaning of dismalness
The state of being dismal or gloomy
Etymology of dismalness
The word "dismalness" originates from the Old English word "dismal", which is derived from the Old French word "dismes", meaning "bad" or "unlucky", and the suffix "-ness", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of gloominess or sadness, often in a literary or poetic context
Synonyms
gloominess
sadness
sorrow
melancholy
unhappiness
despondency
despair
hopelessness
bleakness
dreariness
dismalness
somberness
mournfulness
glumness
sullenness
moroseness
dejection
depression
desolation
wretchedness
misery
distress
affliction
tribulation
sorrowfulness
grief
anguish
pain
suffering
discomfort
displeasure
dissatisfaction
discontentment
displeasure
disheartenment
Definitions
- The state of being gloomy and depressing
- * A feeling of sadness or unhappiness
Usage Examples
- The dismalness of the weather matched her mood perfectly
- * The city's dismalness was a result of years of neglect and poverty